Loch of Gards in Shetland Islands

About Loch of Gards

Loch of Gards is a very small lake in Shetland Islands at an altitude of about 7 meters. The shoreline of Loch of Gards is approximately 0.692 Kilometers round and Loch of Gards's depth is comparatively shallow.

Loch of Gards is a freshwater lake.

Birds found near Loch of Gards lake

There have been 110 species of birds recorded within a five mile radius of Loch of Gards lake.

American Wigeon (Anas americana)
Bar-Tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica)
Bean Goose (Anser fabalis)
Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros)
Blackbird (Turdus merula)
Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea)
Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis)
Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle)
Black-Headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus)
Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla)

Tap here for more birds found in and around Loch of Gards lake

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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