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Outing to:
Musselburgh, East Lothian Sunday 11th September 2022 |
 Black-tailed Godwits © John Williams
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OUTING LEADER: DONALD WILSON
TIME: Main outing from 13:00 - 16:00 (approx.), but you are free to leave earlier.
See note below re optional earlier outing for Early Birds!
PRICE: Free
VENUE: Main outing - start at the end of Goose Green Cres, Mussleburgh (NT346734) near to the Scout Hut and next to the river Esk at 13.00.
The plan is to start at the River Esk mouth and then walk along the path beside the sea wall before moving on to the lagoons.
We should be at the lagoons at approx 15.00 which is around an hour before high tide.
The main interest will be passage waders, seabirds including grebes, divers, gulls and perhaps skuas as well as potential passage passerines.
OPTIONAL OUTING FOR EARLY BIRDS: Meet at 08.30 at the Torness Power Station visitors car park (NT748749)
The plan here is to explore the visitor car park bushes and the shore there for passage birds including passerines and waders.
Then move on to visit Skateraw followed by Barns Ness depending on birds and timing, then join the main outing.
TRAVELLING:
Main Outing:
Car journey - Allow around 1hr 30 mins to 1hr 45 mins for the car journey from central Glasgow, if leaving mid-morning on Sunday Morning.
Public transport - it is around a 30 minute walk from Musselburgh train station to Goose Green Crescent. Trains to North Berwick usually call at Mussleburgh. Check ScotRail for details.
Early Bird outing:
Car journey - Allow around 1hr 30 mins to 1hr 45 mins for the car journey from central Glasgow, if leaving early on Sunday Morning.
Public transport is unlikely to be a practical option for the Early Birds optional outing.
BOOKING INFO: We are not asking people to book, but it might be helpful to have an indication of numbers a day or two in advance. If those attending could let David Palmar know if they are willing to offer a lift, or would like a lift, and are willing to share their contact details with people who offer or want a lift, it may be possible to arrange car sharing. Contact email [email protected].
TERRAIN:
Both outings - Walking will generally be easy and not too far.
OPTICS: Binoculars essential for passerines and waders. Telescope will be useful for watching from the Sea Wall.
FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING: Walking boots and suitable outdoor clothing for the time of year and location. A check of the weather forecast beforehand is advisable.
NB: May be postponed due to poor weather. Check this page, SOC website and Clyde Birding on Twitter in advance.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Toilet facilities available at Dunbar Asda and in Shorthope St, Musselburgh near the River Esk.
TIME: Main outing from 13:00 - 16:00 (approx.), but you are free to leave earlier.
See note below re optional earlier outing for Early Birds!
PRICE: Free
VENUE: Main outing - start at the end of Goose Green Cres, Mussleburgh (NT346734) near to the Scout Hut and next to the river Esk at 13.00.
The plan is to start at the River Esk mouth and then walk along the path beside the sea wall before moving on to the lagoons.
We should be at the lagoons at approx 15.00 which is around an hour before high tide.
The main interest will be passage waders, seabirds including grebes, divers, gulls and perhaps skuas as well as potential passage passerines.
OPTIONAL OUTING FOR EARLY BIRDS: Meet at 08.30 at the Torness Power Station visitors car park (NT748749)
The plan here is to explore the visitor car park bushes and the shore there for passage birds including passerines and waders.
Then move on to visit Skateraw followed by Barns Ness depending on birds and timing, then join the main outing.
TRAVELLING:
Main Outing:
Car journey - Allow around 1hr 30 mins to 1hr 45 mins for the car journey from central Glasgow, if leaving mid-morning on Sunday Morning.
Public transport - it is around a 30 minute walk from Musselburgh train station to Goose Green Crescent. Trains to North Berwick usually call at Mussleburgh. Check ScotRail for details.
Early Bird outing:
Car journey - Allow around 1hr 30 mins to 1hr 45 mins for the car journey from central Glasgow, if leaving early on Sunday Morning.
Public transport is unlikely to be a practical option for the Early Birds optional outing.
BOOKING INFO: We are not asking people to book, but it might be helpful to have an indication of numbers a day or two in advance. If those attending could let David Palmar know if they are willing to offer a lift, or would like a lift, and are willing to share their contact details with people who offer or want a lift, it may be possible to arrange car sharing. Contact email [email protected].
TERRAIN:
Both outings - Walking will generally be easy and not too far.
OPTICS: Binoculars essential for passerines and waders. Telescope will be useful for watching from the Sea Wall.
FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING: Walking boots and suitable outdoor clothing for the time of year and location. A check of the weather forecast beforehand is advisable.
NB: May be postponed due to poor weather. Check this page, SOC website and Clyde Birding on Twitter in advance.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Toilet facilities available at Dunbar Asda and in Shorthope St, Musselburgh near the River Esk.