Loch of Strathbeg
| Loch of Strathbeg | |
|---|---|
Looking south-east across the loch | |
| Location | Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 57°37′11″N 1°52′37″W / 57.61972°N 1.87694°W |
| Primary inflows | Burn of Savoch |
| Surface area | 220 hectares (540 acres) |
| Max. depth | 2 metres (6.6 ft) |
| Designated | 27 November 1995 |
| Reference no. | 778 |
The Loch of Strathbeg is a shallow freshwater loch on the coast of Buchan in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It lies within the parishes of Lonmay and Crimond. The loch is a designated special protection area because of its importance to birdlife and is managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, which operates a visitor centre at Starnafin. It is visited in the winter months by at least 20,000 birds, including pink-footed geese, whooper swans, and teals.