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Overview
The most northerly headland on the British mainland.
Birds
Notable Species
Rarities
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Birds you can see here include:
Northern Gannet, Great Cormorant, Common Buzzard, Eurasian Oystercatcher, Northern Lapwing, Eurasian Curlew, Great Skua, Fulmar, Black-legged Kittiwake, Common Gull, Herring Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Atlantic Puffin, Common Guillemot, Razorbill, Rock Dove, Common Cuckoo, Eurasian Skylark, Barn Swallow, Meadow Pipit, Eurasian Blackbird, Song Thrush, Sedge Warbler, Common Starling, Jackdaw, Common Raven, Hooded Crow, Yellowhammer,
Other Wildlife
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Site Information
History and Use
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Areas of Interest
Red-throated Diver may be seen on the lochs approaching Dunnet Head, along with the usual freshwater species such as Grey Heron, Mute Swan, Mallard, Little Grebe, Moorhen. And on the moors Skylark, Meadow Pipit, Oystercatcher and Northern Wheatear. House Sparrow and finches such as Chaffinch, Gold and Greenfinch are commonly seen around the scattered crofts.
Access and Facilities
Grid Ref: ND201766
Contact Details
Tel: 01463 715000
