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Nature reserves & wildlife sites in Clackmannanshire
Explore these places for wildlife in Clackmannanshire. Seasonal notes suggest when to look; sightings are not guaranteed.
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Gartmorn Dam Country Park and Nature Reserve
Near Sauchie.
- Habitat
- A freshwater reservoir is surrounded by woodland, wetland and grassland.
- Wildlife to look for
- Great crested grebe (especially spring–summer), wigeon (winter), goldeneye (winter), bullfinch.
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Black Devon Wetlands — RSPB nature reserve
Near Alloa.
- Habitat
- Shallow pools, wet grassland and reedbeds lie beside the River Black Devon.
- Wildlife to look for
- Lapwing, redshank, moorhen, mute swan.
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Cambus Pools — Scottish Wildlife Trust nature reserve
Near Cambus.
- Habitat
- Pools, reedbeds and grassland lie beside the tidal River Devon near the Forth.
- Wildlife to look for
- Teal (especially autumn–winter), shelduck, water rail (secretive).
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Dollar Glen — protected woodland wildlife site
Near Dollar.
- Habitat
- Broadleaved woodland covers steep gorges containing fast-flowing burns and waterfalls.
- Wildlife to look for
- Dipper, green woodpecker, nuthatch, brown long-eared bat (warmer-month evenings).
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Ochil Hills Woodland Park — woodland park
Near Alva.
- Habitat
- Mixed woodland and open ground cover the lower slopes of the Ochil Hills.
- Wildlife to look for
- Green woodpecker, spotted flycatcher (summer), blackcap (mainly spring–summer).