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Dumfries & Galloway Nature Reserves
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Cairnsmore of Fleet National Nature Reserve (SNH)
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Rising above the heather moorland this reserve is important for its upland animals and plants, supporting species like peregrine falcon, red and black grouse, red deer and feral goats.
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Nr Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway
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Grey Mare's Tail (NTS)
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This spectacular upland reserve, home to Scotland's highest waterfall, is rich in wildflowers. Visitor centre with remote views of a peregrine falcon nest.
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Moffat Valley, Dumfries & Galloway
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Ken-Dee Marshes (RSPB)
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The attractive wetland and woodland reserve beside Loch Ken is a good place to see willow tits, redstarts and pied flycatchers.
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Nr. Castle Douglas
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Kirkconnell Flow National Nature Reserve (SNH)
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This is a classic example of an ancient 'raised' bog. Among the species you can find here are cranberry, bog rosemary and large heath butterfly. Car park, short circular walk.
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Nr. Dumfries
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Mabie (FC)
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4 miles from Dumfries. Containing a wide range of species and ages of trees. From the car park choose from the adventure play area; cycle routes or forest trails.
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Dumfries
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Silver Flowe National Nature Reserve (SNH)
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A mosaic of bogland plants, along with a notable range of butterflies and dragonflies, make this the most stunning upland bog in the south west.
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North east of Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire
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Wood of Cree (RSPB)
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The largest ancient oakwood in the south of Scotland with breeding redstarts, pied flycatchers, and garden warblers. Roe deer, red squirrels and otters are often seen. Nature trail.
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Nr. Newton Stewart
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Mersehead (RSPB)
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A beautiful reserve on the shore of the Solway, important for wintering wildfowl with barnacle geese and many ducks. Breeding waders in summer. Visitor centre, trails and hides.
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Southwick, Dumfries, DG2 8AH
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Threave Estate (NTS)
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An attractive area of farmland and marshes beside the River Dee, excellent for wildfowl, with a good network of trails and four hides.
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Threave Estate
, By Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, DG7 1RY
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Mull of Galloway (RSPB)
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The most southerly point of Scotland. The cliffs are home to thousands of breeding seabirds including guillemots, razorbills and kittiwakes. Gannets breed nearby. Visitor centre with informative displays.
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Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG7 3AP
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