Whooper Swan · Dumfries and Galloway

Where to see whooper swan in Dumfries and Galloway

1 site in Dumfries and Galloway where whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) is recorded, most likely in winter.

Whooper Swan records in Dumfries and Galloway, by month1,030 records. Most are logged in Jan, and winter is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter255
Febwinter242
Marspring143
Aprspring1
Mayspring1
Junsummer0
Julsummer0
Augsummer3
Sepautumn19
Octautumn103
Novautumn149
Decwinter114

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 whooper swan in Dumfries and Galloway?

January has the most records. Across 1,030 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 whooper swan 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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