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Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve
Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
Caerlaverock is a vast stretch of Solway Firth shoreline where tens of square kilometres of mudflats and saltmarsh draw internationally important flocks of wintering birds.
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About Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve
This national nature reserve lies about 10 km south of Dumfries, between the River Nith and the Lochar Water, on the edge of the Solway Firth. It was designated in 1957 at the instigation of the Duke of Norfolk and now covers some 82 square kilometres.
The reserve is a patchwork of wetland habitats, from bare mud and sand to merse and marshes, edged by grassland on the landward side. It is internationally important as a wintering ground for waterfowl and wading birds, so the colder months are a rewarding time for birdwatchers.
Highlights
- Internationally important wintering site for waterfowl and waders
- Covers around 82 square kilometres of the Solway coast
- Mudflats, merse and marshes between the Nith and Lochar
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