Loch of Swannay in Orkney Islands

About Loch of Swannay

Loch of Swannay is a large lake in Orkney Islands at an altitude of about 43 meters. The shoreline of Loch of Swannay is approximately 8.348 Kilometers round and Loch of Swannay's depth is comparatively very shallow.

Loch of Swannay is a freshwater lake.

Birds found near Loch of Swannay lake

There have been 65 species of birds recorded within a five mile radius of Loch of Swannay lake.

Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis)
Black-Headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus)
Blackbird (Turdus merula)
Common Gull (Larus canus)
Continental Robin (Erithacus rubecula)
Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle)
Black-Throated Diver (Gavia arctica)
Buzzard (Buteo buteo)
Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)
Curlew (Numenius arquata)

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Secrets of Shaly Dingle

Brett Gregory is an award-winning filmmaker based in Bolton whose production company, Serious Feather, is currently making a documentary about autism and poetry.

As a part of this production, Landscape Britain was asked to advise with regards to the location of specific areas of outstanding natural beauty throughout the region.

Visit www.seriousfeather.com for further information.

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