About Wildlife around the lake area of Loch of Sandside

The area within a five mile radius of Loch of Sandside is home to 11 species of birds.

Loch of Sandside is a woodland area in Orkney Islands.

Loch of Sandside Map

Loch of Sandside Map

Birds found near Loch of Sandside

There have been 11 species of birds recorded within a five mile radius of Loch of Sandside.

Corncrake (Crex crex)
Long-Tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis)
Mute Swan (Cygnus olor)
Scaup (Aythya marila)
Teal (Anas crecca)
Wigeon (Anas penelope)
Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
Pochard (Aythya ferina)
Shoveler (Anas clypeata)
Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula)