Scotland · five wildlife sites
Nature reserves & wildlife sites in Wigtownshire
Explore these places for wildlife in Wigtownshire. Seasonal notes suggest when to look; sightings are not guaranteed.
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Crook of Baldoon
Near Braehead, near Wigtown.
- Habitat
- Coastal wet grassland and saltmarsh meet the extensive mudflats of Wigtown Bay.
- Wildlife to look for
- Pink-footed goose (autumn–winter), barnacle goose (autumn–winter), whooper swan (autumn–winter), lapwing.
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Mull of Galloway
Near Cairngaan, near Drummore.
- Habitat
- Steep sea cliffs surround a windswept headland of coastal grassland and heath.
- Wildlife to look for
- Guillemot (spring–summer), razorbill (spring–summer), kittiwake (spring–summer), black guillemot, peregrine.
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Aldouran Glen — Woodland Trust conservation woodland
Near Leswalt.
- Habitat
- Ancient broadleaved woodland follows a sheltered stream valley.
- Wildlife to look for
- Red squirrel, roe deer, badger (mainly nocturnal), common shrew (rarely seen).
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Loch Ryan — coastal wildlife site
Near Stranraer, for the southern shore.
- Habitat
- A sheltered sea loch contains shallow water, intertidal mudflats and shingle shores.
- Wildlife to look for
- Scaup (winter), eider, red-breasted merganser (especially winter), Slavonian grebe (winter), light-bellied brent goose (autumn–winter).
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Dunskey Glen and coast — woodland and coastal wildlife area
Near Portpatrick.
- Habitat
- Sheltered broadleaved woodland meets rocky cliffs, sandy coves and coastal waters.
- Wildlife to look for
- Roe deer, grey seal, lion’s mane jellyfish (summer, in coastal waters or washed ashore).