University of St Andrews Birding Society (BirdSoc)

Coastal Path

Section of Fife Coastal Path leading along the coast from the end of East Sands. Can be good in Autumn (October best) for observing migrating flocks of Pink-footed and Barnacle Geese, along with Whooper Swans. The rocks hold a mix of gulls and waders, and this is often a good site for Greenshank. In the winter, Great-crested Grebes are often seen offshore, with other waterbirds including Red-throated Divers possible. Passerines present include Skylark and Yellowhammer.

Species recorded
23
Visitors
2

What you might see

  • Common Eider

  • Common Wood Pigeon

  • Eurasian Oystercatcher

  • Eurasian Curlew

  • Common Redshank