What wildlife can be spotted at Mabie Forest?

Hipcamp staff
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At Mabie Forest, wildlife lovers can spot red squirrels, badgers, roe deer, foxes, ospreys, and 20 species of butterfly. The forest is a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts. Mabie Forest is located just 20 minutes south of Dumfries in Scotland.

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