Mill Dam RSPB Reserve is a wetland on the island of Shapinsay in the Orkneys, a natural marsh was dammed in the 1880s, providing an ideal habitat for birds throughout the year.
A hide situated on top of bank gives superb views over the whole reserve.
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Mill Dam Reserve, Millbank, Shapinsay, Orkney IslandsKW17 2DU, United Kingdom
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Today Expect a temp in the range 10.8℃ to 11.6℃ with wind speed 2.8 m/sec (NNW)
Wednesday, Jun 07 Expect a temp in the range 10℃ to 10.3℃ with wind speed 1.6 m/sec (SE)
Thursday, Jun 08 Expect a temp in the range 10.3℃ to 11.1℃ with wind speed 2.9 m/sec (E)
Friday, Jun 09 Expect a temp in the range 9.4℃ to 9.9℃ with wind speed 4.1 m/sec (ESE)
Saturday, Jun 10 Expect a temp in the range 10℃ to 11℃ with wind speed 5.2 m/sec (ESE)
Sunday, Jun 11 Expect a temp in the range 11.9℃ to 12.2℃ with wind speed 8.3 m/sec (SSE)
Monday, Jun 12 Expect a temp in the range 12℃ to 12.3℃ with wind speed 5.5 m/sec (SSE)
Shapinsay weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
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