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Caithness and Sutherland Peatlands

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The area includes a wide variety of vegetation, and supports a diverse range of breeding waterfowl, including internationally important populations of
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Caithness and Sutherland Peatlands has been recognised as a
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Caithness & Sutherland Peatlands
A view of peatlands to the west of Loch Shin.
Loch Shin
Map showing the location of Caithness and Sutherland Peatlands
Forsinard
Highland
Highland
Scotland
58°21′25″N 3°53′49″W / 58.356824°N 3.897081°W / 58.356824; -3.897081
NatureScot
blanket bog
peatland
Caithness
Sutherland
Scotland
Flow Country
Ramsar Site
greylag goose
dunlin
moss
wetland of international importance
Ramsar Convention
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Special Protection Area
Special Area of Conservation
Forsinard Flows
national nature reserve


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