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Nature reserves & wildlife sites in Dunbartonshire
Explore these places for wildlife in Dunbartonshire. Seasonal notes suggest when to look; sightings are not guaranteed.
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Loch Lomond — RSPB nature reserve
Near Gartocharn.
- Habitat
- Lochside wetlands, fen, grassland and oak woodland meet the southern shore of Loch Lomond.
- Wildlife to look for
- Osprey (spring–summer), red squirrel, pink-footed goose (autumn–winter).
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Cumbernauld Glen — Scottish Wildlife Trust nature reserve
Near Cumbernauld.
- Habitat
- Ancient woodland, burns and meadow clearings occupy a sheltered glen.
- Wildlife to look for
- Jay, siskin, blackcap (mainly spring–summer), garden warbler (spring–summer).
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Forest Wood — Scottish Wildlife Trust nature reserve
Near Cumbernauld.
- Habitat
- Plantation and regenerating woodland contain smaller areas of peat bog, heath and grassland.
- Wildlife to look for
- Roe deer, red fox, badger (mainly nocturnal), pine marten (elusive and mainly nocturnal).
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Lenzie Moss Local Nature Reserve
Near Lenzie.
- Habitat
- Lowland raised bog is bordered by birch woodland, scrub and grassland.
- Wildlife to look for
- Water vole (the local population also uses dry grassland), stonechat, kestrel, willow warbler (spring–summer). Official
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Seafar Wood — Scottish Wildlife Trust nature reserve
Near Cumbernauld.
- Habitat
- Young mixed woodland forms a green corridor with developing woodland ground flora.
- Wildlife to look for
- Roe deer, red fox, badger; the mammals are generally easiest to detect through tracks and other signs.