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55.00538,-4.53306
  • Grid ref: NX381708
  • Lat/long: 55.00538,-4.53306
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Bluebells at Wood of CreeMale redstart perching on lichen-covered branchDipper wading in middle of stream
Purple hairstreak butterflyMale pied flycatcher at nest holeView over lake towards woods, Wood of Cree RSPB reserve
Otter watchpoint over River CreeRed squirrel on lichen-covered branchOtter looking back over its shoulder
Waterfall at RSPB Wood of Cree nature reserveTawny owl in treeFemale/juvenile crossbill in tree
Photo by Andy Hay
Photo by Steve Round
Photo by Steve Round
Photo by Svdmolen
Photo by Steve Round
Photo by Paul Collin
Photo by Andy Hay
Photo by Niall Benvie
Photo by RSPB Images - Danny Green
Photo by Les Dunford
Photo by Nigel Blake
Photo by Steve Round

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Wildlife awards

Wood of Cree is one of the best places for wildlife in the UK.

Top things to do in Spring

  1. Enjoy the fabulous display of bluebells
  2. Experience the amazing birdsong at dawn
  3. Watch dippers in the tumbling burns

Top things to do in Summer

  1. Look for purple hairstreak butterflies in the oak canopy
  2. Watch as pied flycatchers flit through the wood
  3. Watch bats hunt insects above the river

Top things to do in Autumn

  1. Look out for otters from the viewing platform
  2. Wander through the wood pasture and see fieldfares feeding on berries
  3. Catch a glimpse of red squirrels feeding on hazelnuts

Top things to do in Winter

  1. Listen for tawny owls calling at dusk
  2. Take a stroll along the scrubland trail
  3. See flocks of crossbills searching for food

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