Garnock Floods | Reserves and species

Garnock Floods is low lying water-logged pasture with shallow seasonal pools and a large permanent pond. This is an excellent reserve for birdwatching, especially during the winter months when large numbers of ducks and waders are can be seen. Grazing by cattle keeps the banks open for wigeon and waders such as snipe to feed. The River Irvine, forming one boundary of the reserve, is tidal here and visitors have been surprised to see a seal when looking for the otter, water vole and kingfisher known to occur along its banks.

Reserve details

Trust:

Scottish Wildlife Trust

Size:

16.78

Short Description:

Low lying water-logged pasture with shallow seasonal pools and a large permanent pond; an excellent site for bird watching

Smartphone Description:

Garnock Floods is low lying water-logged pasture with shallow seasonal pools and a large permanent pond. This is an excellent reserve for birdwatching, especially during the winter months when large numbers of ducks and waders are can be seen. The River Irvine, forming one boundary of the reserve, is tidal here and visitors have been surprised to see a seal when looking for the otter, water vole and kingfisher known to occur along its banks

Location

Address:

1km from Kilwinning

Town:

Kilwinning

County:

North Ayrshire

Postcode:

KA13 6PR

Grid ref:

NS306417

Facilities

Visitor centre:

Shop:

No shop

Picnic Area:

Opening hours:

Open at all times

Toilets:

No toilets

Disabled toilet:

No disabled toilet

Baby changing facilities:

No baby changing facilities

Dogs:

Dogs must be on lead

Access info:

View the reserve from the bridge or duck through the gap in the fence next to it and walk along the river enbankment. Contact the Trust for disabled access information

Parking:

Yes

Walking information:

View the reserve from the bridge or duck through the gap in the fence next to it and walk along the river enbankment.

Grazing animals:

yes

Contact details

Reserve manager:

Scottish Wildlife Trust

Reserve phone number:

0131 312 4765

Reserve email address:

enquiries@swt.org.uk

Reserver deep link:

http://www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/garnock-floods/

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Location type:

Wildlife or nature reserve