25 August, 2016
Morton Lochs road and car park closed next week for improvements
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) will be carrying out works to improve the car park at Morton Lochs next week from Monday to Friday, September 5-9th. Road access will be for residents only and there will be no access to the bird hides during this period.
Morton Lochs is part of Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve.
Tom Cunningham, SNH reserve manager said, “There will be contractors coming in to extend the car park by five metres, carry out drainage work and top the whole car park surface over with small quarry stone. We’re sorry for any inconvenience while the works are underway, but the result should make it much easier for visitors to park.”
Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve boasts constantly moving sand at the edge of the sea to the colourful dune heathland. Seals haul themselves out of the water to watch the world go by, while hungry birds fill up on the rich mix of food hidden in the mudflats. Inland, you can discover the hidden gem of Morton Loch and search for birds like the shy teal dabbling at the water's edge and the elusive otter.
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Media queries - For more information, contact SNH press & public relations officer, Vicki Mowat, on 0131 316 2659 or vicki.mowat@snh.gov.uk or the main SNH press office on 01463 725 022.
Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve (NNR) is one of about 50 NNRs in Scotland. These are special places which showcase some of the best of Scotland’s nature. They provide unique opportunities to visit, enjoy and learn more about Scotland’s nature. For more information, see www.nnr-scotland.org.uk
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