Scotland · five wildlife sites

Nature reserves & wildlife sites in Roxburghshire

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

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Cragbank Wood Nature Reserve

Near Hobkirk, near Bonchester Bridge.

Habitat: Ancient ash, elm and hazel woodland covers steep slopes and sheltered gullies.
Wildlife to look for: Red squirrel, spotted flycatcher (summer), common lizard (warmer months), adder (warmer months).

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Near Hawick.

Habitat: Native broadleaved woodland clothes steep slopes above the Slitrig Water.
Wildlife to look for: Red squirrel, spotted flycatcher (summer), tawny owl (mainly nocturnal), willow warbler (spring–summer).

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Near Lempitlaw.

Habitat: A shallow freshwater loch adjoins raised bog, scrub and wetland vegetation.
Wildlife to look for: Pink-footed goose (autumn–winter), greylag goose (especially winter), roe deer.

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Near Town Yetholm.

Habitat: A freshwater loch is surrounded by fen, marsh, willow scrub and wet woodland.
Wildlife to look for: Otter (elusive), kingfisher, reed bunting, gadwall.

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Near Hawick.

Habitat: Mature parkland trees, wooded slopes and riverside vegetation border the River Teviot.
Wildlife to look for: Dipper, grey wagtail, great spotted woodpecker, nuthatch, otter (elusive).