Knowetop Lochs
Known locally as the Lowes Lochs, this small but diverse upland reserve boasts a wealth of wildlife.
The two small lochs are separated by a ridge of birch woodland fringed by reed-swamp, bog and willow scrub with areas of wet and dry heath. Much of the reserve is marshy with willow thickets. However, on the drier moorland, the yellow flowers of petty whin, cranberry and globeflower provide a vibrant splash of colour in early summer.
This diverse range of habitats supports an equally diverse range of species, including otters, adders, scotch argus and large heath butterflies as well as red kites, barn owls, herons and 10 species of dragonfly.
Contact
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Corsock
Castle Douglas
Dumfries & Galloway
DG7
Scotland
Tel: +44 (131) 3127765
Tel: +44 (1674) 676336
Fax: +44 (131) 3128705
E-Mail: enquiries@swt.org.uk
WWW: http://www.swt.org.uk
