Waulkmill Bay

Waulkmill Bay is a tidal bay on the southwest of Mainland Orkney, Scotland.^[1] This bay and its immediately surrounding area have been identified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest by Scottish Natural Heritage.

Immediately to the east of Waulkmill Bay is the RSPB site of Hobbister Preserve.^[2] The freshwater feed from the Loch of Kirbister and the presence of reformative sand bars make the sandy beach area at the north end of Waulkmill Bay a unique habitat for birds.^[3] The salt marsh area associated with Waulkmill Bay is a particularly noted avian habitat.^[4]