Scotland · five wildlife sites
Nature reserves & wildlife sites in Stirlingshire
Explore these places for wildlife in Stirlingshire. Seasonal notes suggest when to look; sightings are not guaranteed.
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Inversnaid
Near Inversnaid.
- Habitat
- Atlantic oak woodland beside Loch Lomond rises into upland heath and moorland.
- Wildlife to look for
- Wood warbler (spring–summer), redstart (spring–summer), black grouse (elusive; displays take place mainly in spring).
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Inchcailloch — part of Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve
Near Balmaha.
- Habitat
- Oak woodland covers a sheltered Loch Lomond island with rocky shores and a small sandy bay.
- Wildlife to look for
- Fallow deer, blackcap (spring–summer), willow warbler (spring–summer), chiffchaff (spring–summer).
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Wester Moss
Near Fallin.
- Habitat
- Lowland raised bog contains sphagnum moss, heather, cotton-grass and wet pools.
- Wildlife to look for
- Large heath butterfly (mainly mid-June–July), green hairstreak butterfly (spring–early summer), wood tiger moth (summer).
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Carron Glen
Near Fankerton, near Denny.
- Habitat
- Native broadleaved woodland clothes a steep gorge beside the River Carron.
- Wildlife to look for
- Dipper, kingfisher, otter (elusive).
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Carron Valley — forest wildlife site
Near Carron Bridge.
- Habitat
- Extensive forest surrounds a reservoir, with burns, woodland edges and open upland habitats.
- Wildlife to look for
- Red squirrel, common crossbill, osprey (spring–summer), pine marten (mainly nocturnal and elusive).