Feb 212024
Shorthope Street, Musselburgh EH21
![Stone bridge spanning a river and green grass walkway with buildings and trees in the background.](http://curiousedinburgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Bird-9-1-1024x768.jpg)
©Musselburgh District Angling Association
Running through Midlothian and East Lothian, the River Esk ends in the neighbouring city of Musselburgh. The mouth of the River Esk is a good place to spot groups of swans, Canada geese, gulls, Goldeneyes, Mergansers, and Goosanders. Spanning from the city centre of Musselburgh (‘Store’ Footbridge) to the seashore, the walk ends with a view over Edinburgh and the bay.
![White swan with an orange beak floating in dark blue waters.](http://curiousedinburgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Bird-9-2-min-1024x683.jpg)
©Yerpo, Wikimedia Commons
Especially at low tide, many waders breeding at the nearby Lagoons can be seen feeding. Between mid-summer and early autumn, up to 200 Mute Swans gather here on their migrating journey.
![Profile photo of a white and black duck with a green head and yellow eye floating in dark waters.](http://curiousedinburgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Bird-9-3-1024x701.jpg)
©Stefan Berndtsson, Wikimedia Commons
Sources:
Individual Researcher Walk; East Lothian Council