Scotland · five wildlife sites
Nature reserves & wildlife sites in Lanarkshire
Explore these places for wildlife in Lanarkshire. Seasonal notes suggest when to look; sightings are not guaranteed.
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Falls of Clyde
Near New Lanark
- Habitat
- Ancient woodland borders a steep river gorge and a series of waterfalls.
- Wildlife to look for
- Dipper, kingfisher, raven, badger (mainly nocturnal; organised watches may be available).
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Baron’s Haugh
Near Motherwell
- Habitat
- Floodplain wetlands, pools and woodland lie beside the River Clyde.
- Wildlife to look for
- Kingfisher, otter (elusive), nuthatch, tawny owl (mainly nocturnal).
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Gartcosh Local Nature Reserve
Near Gartcosh
- Habitat
- Restored industrial land supports ponds, wet grassland and woodland.
- Wildlife to look for
- Great crested newt (especially spring–summer), water vole (elusive), roe deer.
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Langlands Moss Local Nature Reserve
Near Auldhouse, near East Kilbride
- Habitat
- A lowland raised bog is fringed by woodland and grassland.
- Wildlife to look for
- Common lizard (warmer months), common frog (especially spring), common hawker dragonfly (summer), black darter dragonfly (summer–early autumn).
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Upper Nethan Gorge
Near Tillietudlem, near Blackwood
- Habitat
- Ancient broadleaved woodland and flower-rich grassland border the River Nethan.
- Wildlife to look for
- Great spotted woodpecker, buzzard, yellowhammer, wren.