[3][2][1] The loch hosts a variety of wildlife, including a pair of breeding ospreys, red squirrels, otters and beavers.

[4] Wildfowl numbers peak in early winter with migrant greylag geese roosting on the loch.

In addition, goldeneyes, mallards, goosanders, wigeons, teals, tufted ducks and great crested grebes can also be seen.

By comparison, Lochs Clunie and Marlee are situated south of the Highland Boundary Fault, and have a higher nutrient level.

Their nest is situated within 200 metres of an observation hide, allowing up-close viewing through binoculars, telescopes and closed-circuit television (CCTV).

[8] Beavers were reintroduced to Scotland in 2008, after overhunting led to their disappearance several centuries before and have successfully repopulated much of the area around the Tay and its tributaries.

The visitor centre and car park are open on a reduced schedule for a third of the year during winter and an entry fee is required for non-SWT members.