Coul Den
Built in 1890 as a reservoir, Coul Den is now a shallow loch with landscaped ponds. It is an important site, providing a natural wildlife reserve with good opportunities for education and quiet recreation.
The site contains large areas of developing natural habitats, including unimproved neutral grassland, dense scrub, and tall herb and fern. There are also smaller marsh and spring habitats present on the site.
Species Summary
Some of the plants you may find include Ragged Robin and Common Spotted-orchid. Amphibians thrive in the ponds with Dragonflies and Damselflies. Breeding birds include Mute Swan, Coot, Moorhen and Little Grebe.