A nature-rich future for Scotland    

These are part of what makes Scotland special and are among the country's greatest assets.

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Barnacle geese (Branta leucopsis) at Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve ©Lorne Gill/SNH.  For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

Goose and Swan Monitoring Programme (GSMP)

The GSMP is changing. NatureScot and JNCC have formed a partnership with the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) to an important survey scheme that monitors selected goose and migratory swan populations during the non-breeding season.

Find out more about wintering geese.

Don't allow your dog to approach animals or people uninvited. Don't linger if wildlife is disturbed by your presence.

Watch out for ground nesting birds.

Do not allow your dogs to approach people or wildlife uninvited.
Don't linger if wildlife is disturbed by your presence.

Read more about the Scottish outdoor access code.