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13. Glentrool, part of GallowayForest ParkHabitats: Coniferous andbroadleaved woodland, heathermoorland, freshwater lochs andburns.Loch TroolBirds: Siskin, Common Crossbill,Barn Owl, Tawny Owl, Buzzard, PiedFlycatcher and Redstart. In moorlandareas: Wheatear, Dipper, Peregrineand Raven.Facilities: Car parks at Bruce’s Stone,Caldons and Stroan Bridge visitorcentre. Waymarked trails, includingcircular footpath around LochTrool that incorporates part of theSouthern Upland Way. Informationboards at Stroan Bridge and Caldons.How to get there: 10 miles northof Newton Stewart. Signposted fromBargrennan and Glentrool Village.Contact: Forestry CommissionScotland 01671 40242014. Southern Upland Way –Manquhill circular walkHabitats: Conifer and broadleavedplantation (private forestry), pondsand hill grazing.Birds: Skylark, Meadow Pipit, Raven,Kestrel, Curlew. In winter, Merlin andHen Harrier.Facilities: Car park near east side ofStroanfreggan Bridge.Access: 5.5 or 7.5 mile circular walksincorporating part of the SouthernUpland Way.How to get there: On B729Moniaive to Carsphairn road at NX646918.15. Raiders Road ForestDrive FCSHabitats: Conifer plantation, birchwoodland, loch and river.Birds: Siskin, Common Crossbill,Red Kite, Buzzard, Grey Wagtail,Dipper, Common Sandpiper, Nightjar.Waterfowl on Loch Stroan, includingGreat Crested Grebe and Goldeneye.10Tawny Owl
Facilities: Clatteringshaws ForestWildlife Centre at Clatteringshawswith tearoom and toilets. Informationboard and toilets near mid-point ofdrive. Leaflet available.Access: Untarred forest road openEaster to end of October (admissioncharge).How to get there: Off A712 atClatteringshaws Dam, or off A762 atMossdale.Contact: Forestry CommissionScotland 01671 402420.16. Carstramon Woods SWTHabitats: Broadleaved woodlandwith many oaks and springtimeBluebells.17. Cally Woods FCSHabitats: Oak woodland and mixedforest.Birds: Great Spotted Woodpecker,Buzzard, Jay, Woodcock.Facilities: Car park, waymarkedtrails, unmanned visitor centre.How to get there: Drive towardsCally Palace Hotel, entrance off oldA75 at east end of Gatehouse.Contact: Forestry CommissionScotland 01671 402420.18. Balcary HeughsHabitats: Coastal cliffs, farmland,woodland, scrub and freshwater loch.Birds: Fulmar, Cormorant, Guillemot,Razorbill, Kittiwake, Rock Pipit,Linnet, Stonechat.Facilities: Car park at road end,information board with map.Access: Circular walk includes LochMackie and Rascarrel Bay. Steep cliffs,take care.Pied FlycatcherBirds: Redstart, Pied Flycatcher,Wood Warbler, Buzzard.Facilities: Information board andfootpaths. Limited parking.How to get there: Minor roads for2.5 miles north of Gatehouse of Fleet.CormorantHow to get there: Take minorroad southwards from Auchencairnto Balcary car park. There are alsobirdwatching opportunities alongthe shore road to Balcary (Shelduck,waders and gulls).11
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