South Tayside Goose Roosts is a composite wetland site to the west of Perth in central Scotland, covering a total of 331 hectares, which has been protected as a Ramsar Site since 1993.[2] Incorporating three disconnected sections, separated by several kilometres, the site contains seven freshwater lochs along with other wetland habitats, including one of the largest raised bogs in the region.[2]
| South Tayside Goose Roosts | |
|---|---|
 Carsebreck Loch, one of several lakes that make up the South Tayside Goose Roosts | |
| Location | Tayside, Scotland |
| Nearest city | Perth |
| Area | 3.31 km2 (1.28 sq mi)[1] |
| Established | 1993 |
| Governing body | Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) |
The site is contiguous with three Sites of Special Scientific Interest:
- Carsebreck and Rhynd Lochs SSSI, containing Lower Rhynd, Upper Rhynd and Carsebreck Loch, as well as the raised bog known as Shelforkie Moss.[3]
- Drummond Lochs SSSI, containing Drummond Pond and Bennybeg Pond.[4]
- Dupplin Lakes SSSI, containing Dupplin Loch and Pitcairnie Loch.[5]
The roosts support internationally important populations of greylag geese and pink-footed geese.[1] As well as being recognised as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention,[2] South Tayside Goose Roosts has also been designated a Special Protection Area and a Special Area of Conservation.[6]
References edit
- ^ a b "3UK062 RIS South Tayside Goose Roosts" (PDF). Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- ^ a b c "South Tayside Goose Roosts". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- ^ "Carsebreck and Rhynd Lochs SSSI". Scottish Natural Heritage. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- ^ "Drummond Lochs SSSI". Scottish Natural Heritage. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- ^ "Dupplin Lakes SSSI". Scottish Natural Heritage. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- ^ "UK9004401 South Tayside Goose Roosts" (PDF). Joint Nature Conservation Committee. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
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