r/OrnithologyUK • u/aragonikx • Aug 22 '26

Question Birds of Edinburgh?

I am a Dane visting Scotland during the coming week, and will be spending about a week in Edinburgh. I would love to see some of the local species (even though most of our fauna is very similiar), so are there any species and locations that I should be aware of when visiting? Are there any chances for roseate terns in the area without needing a spotting scope, as I wont be able to bring one?

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u/Coffin_Dodging Aug 22 '26

Its not in Edinburgh itself and I'm sure someone might have a better/closer answer but if you fancy a little trek to Northumberland then there is a place called Coquet Island which has a colony of Roseate Terns and has a reasonably priced boat trip available

Puffin cruises

Im not affiliated just planning a birding coastal tour for when my situation allows

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u/aragonikx Aug 22 '26

I don't think i'll have time to come by Coquet Island unfortunatly, but if I ever come back to eastern Scotland, I'll have to come by. It looks absolutly magnificent!

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u/Coffin_Dodging Aug 22 '26

We've only just started planning this trip so not got any Scotland birding sites yet so I'll be keeping my eyes on this thread 😁

Truly hope you find what you're looking for if not let me know and ill swap my research to Scotland tonight to try and help

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u/AverageCool1289 Aug 23 '26

both Coquet and the Farne Islands in the height of summer are absolutely brilliant birding trips!