We are so lucky to live in a place bursting with precious flora and fauna!

Kirriemuir Wildlife Encyclopaedia

When you are out and about on your wanders, make sure to look out for some of our wonderful local wildlife. Use the Kirriemuir Wildlife Encyclopaedia to know what to keep your eyes peeled for, or to find out more about the birds, bugs and animals that you have seen!

If you’d like to get involved with protecting and restoring habitats for local wildlife, taking part in citizen science and surveying, or just want to meet like minded nature enthusiasts, our Action for Nature group is for you. Visit our Action for Nature page to find out more.

Trees

Hawthorn

Hawthorn Tree

Ash

Ash Tree

Elder

Rowan

Aspen

Animals

Red Squirrel

Red Squirrel Kirriemuir by George Ingram

Hedgehog

Smooth Newt

Bats

Beaver

Pine Marten

Birds

Osprey

Osprey

Swift

Swift Photograph by Liz Cotton

Curlew

Curlew

Heron

Goshawk

Red Kite

Beasties

Peacock Butterfly

Orange-Tip Butterfly

Orange-Tip Butterfly

Honey Bee

Buff-Tailed Bumblebee

Purple Hairstreak Butterfly

Poplar Hawk Moth

Emperor Moth

Damselfly