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View: Map List Both Help View A to Z		Left Right	Disclaimer: Information provided by Breathing Places partner organisations. The BBC is not responsible for its accuracy. If you are under 18, ask your parent/guardian before you contact or visit a place. Loch Leven National Nature Reserve > 15 Events at this location An aerial view of Loch Leven > Print this page Enjoy British wildlife and find nature walks and wildlife events at Loch Leven National Nature Reserve. Loch Leven is one of Scotland's premier National Nature Reserves, situated between Edinburgh and Perth in the old county of Kinross. This large, shallow freshwater loch is home to the largest concentration of breeding ducks in inland Europe. Throughout autumn and winter it is also a hotspot for wintering wildfowl, including many thousands of Pink-footed Geese, constituting up to 10% of the global population. It is for these reasons that it has been afforded the highest levels of designation. With the recent opening of the Heritage Trail around the loch, access has now been extended for the local community and visitors to enjoy what is a wildlife spectacle all year round. Partner: Scottish Natural Heritage Address: Loch Leven National Nature Reserve The Pier Kinross KY13 8UF Postcode: KY13 8UF OS Grid ref: NO123016 Further information: There are several main access points to the National Nature Reserve, which is situated just off the M90, 17 miles south of Perth; 1. The Pier, Kinross 2. Kirkgate Park, Kinross 3. Burleigh Sands Car Park, North shore 4. Findatie Car Park, South shore off the B9097 5. RSPB Vane Farm Visitor Centre, South shore off the B9097 The Heritage Trail now links all these access points together, completing a 12km path through a variety of habitats. Facilities include: - The Boathouse Bistro, at The Pier (open from April to September). - Boat trips with Historic Scotland to Loch Leven Castle, The Pier (open from April to September). - Three bird hides at various locations around the site. - Loch Leven's Larder at Channel Farm - cafe and farm shop. - RSPB Vane Farm visitor centre. Cafe, shop, bird hides, woodland walks and viewpoints. More Details available from: Reserve Office Email: Craig.Nisbet@snh.gov.uk Tel: 01577 864439 www: click here The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites listed. Events: Thu 16 July 2009 Osprey Walk Join reserve staff for a walk in search of Ospreys fishing the loch. We'll also be looking at the variety of breeding birds on display at this time of year. Sun 19 July 2009 Meet the SNH Wardens A drop-in session for the public to come and chat to reserve staff about Loch Leven NNR, its wildlife, management and anything else of interest. Wed 22 July 2009 Damsels and Dragons Join reserve staff and the British Dragonfly Society for a closer look at the life cycle and habits of a selection of our local dragonflies. Wed 22 July 2009 Volunteers' Meeting We will be joined by Jonathon Willet and Stephen Prentice from the British Dragonfly Society. They will be talking to us about the current state of British dragonflies and promoting the official S... Thu 06 August 2009 Osprey Walk Join reserve staff for a walk in search of Ospreys fishing the loch. We'll also be looking at the variety of breeding birds on display at this time of year. Sat 15 August 2009 Be a Warden for the Day Join SNH staff for a behind the scenes look at what goes on in a day's work for a NNR warden. Wed 23 September 2009 Meet the SNH Wardens A drop-in session for the public to come and chat to reserve staff about Loch Leven NNR, its wildlife, management and anything else of interest. Wed 30 September 2009 Volunteers' Meeting We will be joined by Tony Wilson from the British Mycological Society. Tony will be telling us more about the fascinating world of fungi prior to two scheduled walks the following month. The mist... Sun 04 October 2009 Fungi Foray Join reserve staff and Tony Wilson from the British Mycological Society for a closer look at the fascinating world of fungi. Sun 11 October 2009 Dawn Goose Watch Join reserve staff to witness the wildlife spectacle of Pink-footed Geese leaving their Loch Leven roost sites in search of food. Sat 17 October 2009 Dawn Goose Watch Join reserve staff to view the wildlife spectacle of Pink-footed Geese leaving their Loch Leven roost sites in search of food. Sun 01 November 2009 Fungi Foray Join reserve staff and Tony Wilson from the British Mycological Society for a closer look at the fascinating world of fungi. Tue 10 November 2009 Volunteers' Meeting We will be joined by one of Scotland's leading ornithologists, Roy Dennis, where we will learn about the radio-tracking work he is involved in through the Highland Wildlife Foundation. Wed 11 November 2009 Meet the SNH Wardens A drop-in session for the public to come and chat to reserve staff about Loch Leven NNR, its wildlife, management and anything else of interest. Sat 12 December 2009 Winter Bird Walk Join reserve staff for a walk in search of winter migrants and rarities. Wildfowl including Pink-footed Geese, Whooper Swan, Shoveler, Teal and Wigeon may be seen as well as flocks of Redwing and ... Atom Feed What is this?
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