Barnacle Goose · Dumfries and Galloway

Where to see barnacle goose in Dumfries and Galloway

1 site in Dumfries and Galloway where barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis) is recorded, most likely in winter.

Barnacle Goose records in Dumfries and Galloway, by month1,426 records. Most are logged in Jan, and winter is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter332
Febwinter286
Marspring134
Aprspring111
Mayspring12
Junsummer1
Julsummer1
Augsummer3
Sepautumn41
Octautumn155
Novautumn207
Decwinter143

Lowest month: Jun. Counts are records, not birds — how we source this.

Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway · WWT (Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust)

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Best seasons: winter

Common questions

When is the best time to see barnacle goose in Dumfries and Galloway?

January has the most records. Across 1,426 occurrence records in Dumfries and Galloway, sightings are logged most often in January, though the bird may be present outside that period without being recorded as frequently.

Where can I see barnacle goose in Dumfries and Galloway?

One site in Dumfries and Galloway: Caerlaverock Wetland Centre.

Are any of these sites wheelchair accessible?

Caerlaverock Wetland Centre is recorded as having step-free access, verified against the operator's own accessibility information.

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