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The FBC Edenside Hidesee the 2007 list of species recorded here The hide is sited on the estuary bank at the eastern edge of the saltmarsh behind the Riding Stables at Edenside. OS Map reference NO 459190
This Hide is located on the edge of the saltmarsh at the NW
corner of the outer area of the Edenside Stables, and we are particularly
indebted to Ray Gatherum and Fife Council for
The Eden is a site of international importance for wildfowl and waders and is especially important for the populations of Common Shelduck and Black-tailed Godwit which it supports. Many ducks and waders use the Eden Estuary as a staging post on migration, e.g. Brent Geese, Ruff, Whimbrel, Curlew Sandpiper and Knot, while Green Sandpiper and Little Stint are seen most years. A number of rarities had been sighted at Edenside prior to the construction of the Hide - American Wigeon in January 1971, Green-winged Teal (several birds), Avocet (1974, 1984), Kentish Plover in April 1985, Buff-breasted Sandpiper in September 1982, Temminck's Stint in August 1976 and Wilson's Phalarope in September 1991. Osprey and Peregrine are now seen annually, while rarer species seen from the Hide include: Snow Goose in winter 2005-06, Green-winged Teal (presumed returning drake 1993-96), Garganey - last in 2005, Little Egret in November 2002 & May/June 2004, Avocet in March/April 2004 & February 2007, Wilson's Phalarope in October 1996 and Water Pipit in February - April 2003.
Access: Although access is available to all Members, to gain entry into the hide Members will need to purchase a key from the Club Membership Secretary (£5.00). The key allows access to all FBC hides. Any problems/defects with the hide and access should be reported to the committee immediately. Parking: The track down to the Riding Stables and parking area is shown on the map, if the car park is full it is permitted to park in the stable yard immediately within the main gate. Considerate and careful parking is essential for this to continue. Route to hide: The routes from the car park to the hide are shown thus ----- for your own safety and to avoid disturbance to the riders and animals please use only the routes shown. Please remember to shut and secure all gates used. Please approach the hide quietly and with care to minimise disturbance of the birds. Restrictions: Access to and use of the "Ian Cumming" hide out on the saltmarsh is strictly prohibited. Toilets: There is a toilet in the main stable, permission to use this facility should be gained from the stable staff or alternatively there is a toilet facility in the cafe on the main road. Telephone: There is a pay telephone in the cafe on the main road. The nearest public telephone is in Guardbridge. Sightings: The logbook is located in a pocket immediately to your right as you enter the hide, please enter your sightings. Note please also submit your sightings with your annual records to the County Bird Recorder. The Fife Bird Club and the Riding Stable will accept no liability or responsibility for any injury loss to any member or other parties arising from the use of the hide and area. © Fife Bird Club November 2005
Species recorded at Edenside during 2007
132 species (July 2007) plus Ruddy Shelduck (Category D)
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allowing us to place it here. It
is sited close to the high tide roost at Edenside which serves many of the birds
which frequent the inner estuary throughout the year - notably waterbirds such
as wildfowl, waders, gulls and terns. The Hide was completed in September 1992
and officially opened in December of that year by Les Hatton, the Eden Estuary
warden of Fife Ranger Service.