Findhorn Bay is a local nature reserve designated by the Moray Council in 1949.The land is leased by the council but remains in private ownership. The management of the reserve is led by a Management Committee. The main area of interest is bird life. Tides will determine access on foot. There is yachting in the summer and wildfowling occurs in winter. Bird numbers are greatest in winter months although significant migrating influence takes place in spring and autumn.