| South Tayside Goose Roosts | |
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 Carsebreck Loch, one of several lakes that make up the South Tayside Goose Roosts | |
 Interactive map of South Tayside Goose Roosts | |
| Location | Tayside, Scotland |
| Nearest city | Perth |
| Area | 3.31 km2 (1.28 sq mi) [1] |
| Established | 1993 |
| Governing body | Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) |
South Tayside Goose Roosts is a composite wetland site to the west of Perth in central Scotland, covering a total of 331 hectares, which has been protected as a Ramsar Site since 1993. [2] Incorporating three disconnected sections, separated by several kilometres, the site contains seven freshwater lochs along with other wetland habitats, including one of the largest raised bogs in the region. [2]
The site is contiguous with three Sites of Special Scientific Interest:
- Carsebreck and Rhynd Lochs SSSI, containing Lower Rhynd, Upper Rhynd and Carsebreck Loch, as well as the raised bog known as Shelforkie Moss. [3]
- Drummond Lochs SSSI, containing Drummond Pond and Bennybeg Pond. [4]
- Dupplin Lakes SSSI, containing Dupplin Loch and Pitcairnie Loch. [5]
The roosts support internationally important populations of greylag geese and pink-footed geese. [1] As well as being recognised as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, [2] South Tayside Goose Roosts has also been designated a Special Protection Area and a Special Area of Conservation. [6]
