Dupplin Lakes
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Condition (NatureScot)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Breeding bird assemblage | Unfavourable Declining | — | 2011-11-29 |
| F2 | Pink-footed goose (Anser brachyrhynchus), non-breeding | Favourable | — | 2019-03-18 |
Birds & fish recorded
Birds
| Species | Season |
|---|---|
| pink-footed goose | Breeding |
| pink-footed goose | Roosting |
| pink-footed goose | Wintering |
Description
DUPPLIN LAKES Dupplin Lakes SSSI lies on the eastern end of the Gask ridge above Strathearn, 6 kilometres south west of Perth. The site consists of mixed woodland surrounding the lowland lochs of Dupplin Loch and Pitcairnie Loch with a small pool between them. This site is important for pink-footed goose, and breeding birds. The site is of international importance as a roost for pink-footed goose in the winter, being one of only seven open water roosts for grey geese in the district. It is nationally important for its population of scarce breeding waterfowl, and one of only six sites notified in Perth & Kinross for breeding birds associated with open water. Although not notified for these natural features, the site also holds large populations of wintering duck, and has rich botanical interest particularly around Blairbell Wood.
Species mentioned
Show the 1 species mentioned in the description, with red-list status| English name search for this in other sites |
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IUCN / Red List | Type | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pink-footed goose | Anser brachyrhynchus | LC (NonBreeding) | bird-goose | anatidae |