Bemersyde Moss

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Bemersyde Moss is a Scottish Wildlife Trust nature reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest at Bemersyde in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland. Located near the River Tweed, this reserve features a mix of marshlands, willow scrub, and open water, creating a vital habitat for diverse wildlife. It particularly hostsbirds in the warmer months and wintering wildfowl, such as teal, shoveler, goldeneye, and wigeon, during colder months. The site also supports mammals like otters, which can be observed throughout the year. [1] [2]

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55°35′52″N2°36′56″W / 55.5979°N 2.6156°W / 55.5979; -2.6156


  1. "Bemersyde Moss". www.landscapebritain.co.uk. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  2. "Bemersyde Moss". Scottish Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 30 November 2024.

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