Summer - Key Species

Due to its latitude and the warming effects of the Gulf Stream Dumfries and Galloway has, arguably, the widest range of flora and fauna in the UK and quite possibly well beyond.

The list below shows you what species are around, or at their best during Summer (Jun - Aug) in Dumfries and Galloway.

Birds

Go to the excellent resource at www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/index.aspx for more information on the above species.

Mammals

Reptiles & Amphibians

Butterflies

  • Including Common Blue, Northern Brown Argus, Orange-tip. Painted Lady, Small Pearl - bordered Fritillary, Wall Brown
  • Large Heath
  • Scotch Argus

Plants

  • Heather
  • Juniper
  • Perennial Flax


For far more detailed records and information of the fantastic natural range we have here is available from www.dgerc.org.uk and more detailed information on the species we have here can be found elsewhere on the internet or through written media.