Scotland · five wildlife sites

Nature reserves & wildlife sites in Kincardineshire

Explore these places for wildlife in Kincardineshire. Seasonal notes suggest when to look; sightings are not guaranteed.

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St Cyrus National Nature Reserve

Near St Cyrus

Habitat: Coastal grassland, cliffs and dunes border a broad sandy beach.
Wildlife to look for: Peregrine falcon, raven, buzzard, fulmar (nesting season mainly spring–summer).

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Near Crawton, near Stonehaven

Habitat: Steep sea cliffs and coastal grassland overlook the North Sea.
Wildlife to look for: Guillemot, razorbill, kittiwake, puffin (breeding seabirds best seen mainly May–July; puffins occur in small numbers).

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Near Portlethen

Habitat: Remnant raised bog lies among heath, gorse scrub and woodland.
Wildlife to look for: Bullfinch, yellowhammer, linnet, grasshopper warbler (spring–summer).

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Near Crathes, near Banchory

Habitat: Mixed woodland surrounds ponds, marshy ground and streams.
Wildlife to look for: Red squirrel, roe deer, pine marten (elusive), kingfisher.

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Near Stonehaven

Habitat: Mature mixed woodland and sheltered burns occupy a former country estate.
Wildlife to look for: Red squirrel, roe deer, dipper.