Wildlife reserves · Scottish Islands
The Loons and Loch of Banks RSPB nature reserve
The Loons and Loch of Banks RSPB nature reserve — RSPB nature reserve in United Kingdom.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Loons and Loch of Banks RSPB nature reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 93 km². Managed by Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Address: KW17 2NB. Wikidata describes it as: "RSPB nature reserve in United Kingdom". Coordinates: 59.0969°, -3.3195°.
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Place summary
The Loons and Loch of Banks RSPB nature reserve is located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. Operated by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, it serves as a habitat for diverse wildlife, particularly bird species. The reserve is notable for its scenic lochs and wetlands, contributing to the region's ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0969, -3.3195
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Official site
- www.rspb.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q50121386 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Loons and Loch of Banks RSPB nature reserve?
- The Loons and Loch of Banks RSPB nature reserve is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2NB).
- Who runs The Loons and Loch of Banks RSPB nature reserve?
- The Loons and Loch of Banks RSPB nature reserve is operated by Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
- Is The Loons and Loch of Banks RSPB nature reserve free to visit?
- Yes, The Loons and Loch of Banks RSPB nature reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Loons and Loch of Banks RSPB nature reserve?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2NB. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at The Loons and Loch of Banks RSPB nature reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.