Angus
Angus
The county of Angus on the east coast of Scotland is home to the angus cattle breed. The area around the town of Brechin is particularly well-known for angus cattle. Angus beef is prized for its high quality, and angus cattle are also used for dairy production.
The Cairngorms are a range of mountains located in the heart of Angus. The highest peak in the range is Ben Macdui, which reaches an elevation of 4,296 meters. The Cairngorms are popular with hikers and climbers, and offer some stunning views over the surrounding countryside.
Created: 6 July 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Angus
Nature Reserves in Angus
There are 5 nature reserves in Angus.
Wildlife in and around Angus
Angus Mammals
There are 47 species of mammals recorded as found near Angus.
| 45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
| American Mink (Neovison vison) |
| Bank Vole (Myodes glareolus) |
| Brown Long-Eared Bat (Plecotus auritus) |
| Common Seal (Phoca vitulina) |
| 55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) |
| Badger (Meles meles) |
| Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
| Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) |
| Common Shrew (Sorex araneus) |
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Angus Birds
There are 279 species of birds recorded as found near Angus.
| (Anthus spinoletta/petrosus agg.) |
| Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) |
| Balearic Shearwater (Puffinus mauretanicus) |
| Bar-Tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) |
| Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) |
| Arctic Skua (Stercorarius parasiticus) |
| Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) |
| Bar-Headed Goose (Anser indicus) |
| Barn Owl (Tyto alba) |
| Bean Goose (Anser fabalis) |
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