Knockie Lochs
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Condition (NatureScot)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Slavonian grebe (Podiceps auritus), breeding | Unfavourable No Change | — | 2005-03-31 |
Birds & fish recorded
Birds
| Species | Season |
|---|---|
| Slavonian grebe | Breeding |
Description
KNOCKIE LOCHS The site consists of two deep lochs of moderate nutrient status, Loch nan Lann (23.5 ha) and Loch Knockie (68.5 ha). These lie on the south east side of the great Glen at an altitude of 200m, and approximately 4 km south west of Whitebridge. The lochs are surrounded by broad-leaved woodland, conifer plantations and some improved grassland. Loch Knockie contains a number of small wooded islands. The site is of special nature conservation importance because it supports a nationally important breeding population of Slavonian grebe. Knockie Lochs supported 1 pair of grebes during most of the years 1996 – 2002. Both lochs contain extensive beds of emergent vegetation including long-stalked pondweed Potamogeton praelongus. The sedge beds are dominated by bottle sedge Carex rostrata and slender sedge Carex lasiocarpa. These habitats provide nesting and brood-rearing areas for the birds.
Species mentioned
Show the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slavonian grebe | Podiceps auritus | NT (NonBreeding), CR (Breeding) | bird-grebe | podicipedidae |
| long stalked pondweeed | Potamogeton praelongus | VU | herb | potamogetonaceae |
| slender sedge | Carex lasiocarpa | LC | sedge | cyperaceae |
| mire bottle sedge | Carex rostrata | LC | sedge | cyperaceae |