About Blackgate Moss, a woodland area in South Lanarkshire

Blackgate Moss is a 93.08 hectare, woodland area in South Lanarkshire, managed by Forestry Commission Scotland.

Blackgate Moss Map

Blackgate Moss Map

Mammals found near Blackgate Moss Woodland

There have been 21 species of mammals recorded within a five mile radius of Blackgate Moss.

45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus)
American Mink (Neovison vison)
Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus)
Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus)
Field Vole (Microtus agrestis)
55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus)
Badger (Meles meles)
Brown Long-Eared Bat (Plecotus auritus)
Field Mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus)
Fox (Vulpes vulpes)

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Birds found near Blackgate Moss Woodland

There have been 156 species of birds recorded within a five mile radius of Blackgate Moss.

Bar-Tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica)
Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis)
Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix)
Black-Headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus)
Blackbird (Turdus merula)
Barn Owl (Tyto alba)
Bean Goose (Anser fabalis)
Black Swan (Cygnus atratus)
Black-Tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa)
Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla)

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Map of Blackgate Moss