BIRDS IN CLYDE
  • Home
  • About us
    • Outings
    • Branch Committee
    • Talks
    • CBBD22 species list
    • Join the SOC
    • Acknowledgements
  • Recording & Reporting
    • Recent sightings
    • Clyde Recording Area map
    • Clyde Bird List
    • Recording and Reporting Birds
    • Rare Bird Reporting
    • Recording and Reporting FAQ
    • Gazetteer
    • Clyde Systematic Lists >
      • 2001
      • 2002
      • 2003
      • 2004
      • 2005
      • 2006
      • 2007
      • 2008
    • Patchwork challenge
    • Photo Galleries >
      • Gallery 2021
      • Notable December 2022
    • Grapevine Archive >
      • 2023 >
        • February 2023
        • January 2023
      • 2022 >
        • December 2022
        • November 2022
        • October 2022
        • September 2022
        • August 2022
        • July 2022
        • June 2022
        • May 2022
        • April 2022
        • March 2022
        • February 2022
        • January 2022
      • 2021 >
        • December 2021
        • November 2021
        • October 2021
        • September 2021
        • August 2021
        • July 2021
        • June 2021
        • May 2021
        • April 2021
        • March 2021
        • February 2021
        • January 2021
  • Resources
    • Articles
    • What to see >
      • What-to-look-for-March
      • What-to-look-for-April
    • Birdwatching Resources
    • Bird ID
    • Online Scottish Bird Report
    • SOC birding app
    • Publications
  • Get Involved
    • How to Get Involved with the Clyde SOC
    • Discussion Group
    • Focus Species 2023 >
      • Raven
    • Clyde bird projects
    • A-Z list of Groups / Projects
    • Further afield
  • Young Birders
    • SOC Youth Connect

Branch
​Outings

Tufted Duck © Rebecca Dickson
Outing to:​

Ardmore

​Sunday 23rd October 2022
PictureSOC group birdwatching, Ardmore © David Palmar




OUTING LEADERS: Donald Wilson and Sandy McNeil

TIME:  10:00 - 13:00 (approx.), but you are free to leave earlier. 

​
PRICE: Free

VENUE:  Meet at the car park at the south bay NS324786
The main interest will be waders, seabirds including grebes, divers, wildfowl and gulls.

TRAVELLING:
Car journey - Allow around 45 mins from central Glasgow.
Public transport - train to Cardross, then bus to the end of the road down to Ardmore, then a 10 minute walk to the car park.  

BOOKING INFO: We are not asking people to book, but it might be helpful 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 info@photoscot.co.uk.
​
TERRAIN:
The path round the peninsula has been improved and walking will generally be easy, although there are short sections which may be muddy.

OPTICS: Binoculars essential. Telescope will be useful for waterfowl and sea watching.

​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 Ardardan Garden Centre which opens at 10am. Optionally, lunch or coffee available there after the outing.
Depending on circumstances there may be an additional opportunity for birding at Cardross in the afternoon.
 


SOC is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation SC009859. Material on this website is fully protected by copyright law, and may not be used or reproduced in any form without prior written permission © SOC Clyde Branch 2022
Admin access
Contact US
Join Us
  • Home
  • About us
    • Outings
    • Branch Committee
    • Talks
    • CBBD22 species list
    • Join the SOC
    • Acknowledgements
  • Recording & Reporting
    • Recent sightings
    • Clyde Recording Area map
    • Clyde Bird List
    • Recording and Reporting Birds
    • Rare Bird Reporting
    • Recording and Reporting FAQ
    • Gazetteer
    • Clyde Systematic Lists >
      • 2001
      • 2002
      • 2003
      • 2004
      • 2005
      • 2006
      • 2007
      • 2008
    • Patchwork challenge
    • Photo Galleries >
      • Gallery 2021
      • Notable December 2022
    • Grapevine Archive >
      • 2023 >
        • February 2023
        • January 2023
      • 2022 >
        • December 2022
        • November 2022
        • October 2022
        • September 2022
        • August 2022
        • July 2022
        • June 2022
        • May 2022
        • April 2022
        • March 2022
        • February 2022
        • January 2022
      • 2021 >
        • December 2021
        • November 2021
        • October 2021
        • September 2021
        • August 2021
        • July 2021
        • June 2021
        • May 2021
        • April 2021
        • March 2021
        • February 2021
        • January 2021
  • Resources
    • Articles
    • What to see >
      • What-to-look-for-March
      • What-to-look-for-April
    • Birdwatching Resources
    • Bird ID
    • Online Scottish Bird Report
    • SOC birding app
    • Publications
  • Get Involved
    • How to Get Involved with the Clyde SOC
    • Discussion Group
    • Focus Species 2023 >
      • Raven
    • Clyde bird projects
    • A-Z list of Groups / Projects
    • Further afield
  • Young Birders
    • SOC Youth Connect