Dumbreck Marsh LNR is a unique and special place from a landscape and natural heritage point of view. Few local nature reserves have a marsh habitat as a key feature providing natural water retention properties during flooding conditions.
Marshes are wetland habitats with water saturated soil and emergent vegetation like grasses and reeds and are highly productive ecosystems that provide habitats for a variety of wildlife and birds.
Wetlands are considered one of the most threatened habitats in the world, yet also one of the most valuable for wildlife. Within Dumbreck Marsh LNR there are areas of land that are either permanently or seasonally inundated with water. These areas include wet grasslands, wet woodlands, broadleaved woodland, rivers and ponds which all support a variety of species that have adapted to live there. The water habitats across the site are a key element especially for birds, providing places for birds to breed, nest, feed, and shelter.
Dumbreck Marsh LNR is home to many different animals and birds including Kingfisher, Sand Martin, Barn Owl, Goosander, Teal, Whooper Swans, Mute Swans, Coots, Moorhens, Shoveler, Kestrel, and Buzzards. Roe Deer and foxes are daily visitors and Otters are known to visit the site.
