Falls of Clyde Site of Special Scientific Interest
| Falls of Clyde | |
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| formerly the Corehouse Nature Reserve | |
The natural amphitheatre at the base of Corra Linn. |
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| Location of the Falls of Clyde within South Lanarkshire, Scotland | |
| Location | South Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Nearest city | Lanark |
| Coordinates | 55°39′16.85″N 3°46′17.37″W / 55.6546806°N 3.7714917°W / 55.6546806; -3.7714917Coordinates: 55°39′16.85″N 3°46′17.37″W / 55.6546806°N 3.7714917°W / 55.6546806; -3.7714917 |
| Established | 1960's: The Corehouse Nature Reserve is established by Colonel Cranstoun of Corehouse 1971: Falls of Clyde is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest 2007: The Falls of Clyde is amalgamated into the Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve |
| Governing body | Scottish Wildlife Trust |
| Official website | |
The Falls of Clyde Site of Special Scientific Interest (formerly the Corehouse Nature Reserve), a part of the Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve, is an area of mixed woodland, including semi-natural native oakwoods and some areas of conifer plantation. It provides suitable habitat for badgers, roe deer, and over 100 species of bird. The site is well known for its resident breeding pair of peregrine falcons, which are protected during the breeding season by Operation Peregrine, providing security for the birds and a chance for the public to view the birds through scopes and CCTV. On 22 October 2011 at 1500 GMT a very rare pine martin was spotted within the reserve and was photographed. Within the reserve the Clyde River is suitable habitat for Otters and Kingfishers as well as the protected Brook Lamprey.
The Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre, operated by the Scottish Wildlife Trust, features exhibits about the waterfalls, the woodland and the area animals, including a special bat display.
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