Short birdwatching visit · RSPB
Tay Reedbeds
Errol · PH2 7SL
The Tay Reedbeds provide birdwatching beside the north bank of the River Tay near Errol. Bearded Tit, Water Rail and Marsh Harrier are the species highlighted by the RSPB, which manages different ages of reed through rotational cutting. The public Taybank Circular route gives views across the reeds, river and mudflat, linking the wetland with farmland tracks around the village. Bearded Tits are present throughout the year; their calls can help draw attention to birds moving through the tall vegetation.
Birds and seasons
- Bearded Tit — Year-round
- Water Rail — Typically year-round
- Marsh Harrier — Typically spring and summer
Plan your visit
- Hides and viewpoints
- There are no formal hide facilities or designated viewing structures.
- Paths
- The roughly seven-kilometre Taybank Circular follows tracks, paths and the riverbank; reedbeds have no public access.
- Toilets
- No reserve toilets; the operator lists public facilities in Perth.
- Parking
- Parking is available in Errol on firm, flat ground.
- Dogs
- Dogs may use the path under close control.
- Accessibility
- Most of the route is surfaced, but sections are uneven and can become muddy after rain.
Getting there: Start in Errol and follow the public Taybank Circular route to the river.
Sources
Social preview photograph: Common Starling standing in grass in Oxfordshire. Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted for the preview.
Continue birding nearby
Nearest full guide: Loch Leven National Nature Reserve, 16.2 miles away in a straight line.