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Outing to:
Newshot Island Saturday 22nd July 2023 |
 Common Tern © David Palmar
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PRICE: Free
TIME: 10:00 - 15:00 (approx.), but you are free to leave earlier!
VENUE:
Meet at the Riverside Car Park along Kilpatrick Drive. From there we will walk up river to view Newshot Island from the LNR/nature trail.
We hope to see waders and Common Terns, plus there should be warblers, tits, and other songbirds around the nature trail. We may then cross a stile into a field and walk up to the reedbed but that will depend on if the group is happy to do that and whether the cattle are there. Once finished we will then head down river to Erskine Harbour and Boden Boo. We hope to see more waders at Erskine Harbour, and if the weather is good then we will check Boden Boo for Purple Hairstreak butterflies.
TRAVELLING:
Bus to Erskine:
The 757 bus Paisley to Clydebank stops in Erskine and it is half hourly on a Saturday.
The 23 from Glasgow is also available. Check bus times before travelling.
By car:
Free parking in riverside car park along Kilpatrick Drive, Grid reference NS47047086 or visit StreetMap or Google Maps.
From Erskine Bridge take A726 towards Erskine, go straight on at large roundabout, first left into Kilpatrick Drive, right at roundabout, past Pandamonium, then car park is on the left (north) side of the road.
BOOKING INFO: We are not asking people to book, but it might be helpful for David Palmar 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 on Outings page.
TERRAIN: Clydeside footpath, then along a pavement, through a housing estate and over a gate into a field. Walking boots advised.
OPTICS: Binoculars essential for passerines. Telescope will be useful for watching waders.
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
Café and toilets available at Caulders Garden Centre just west of the Erskine Bridge junction.
Leader Allan Russell lives in Erskine, has local knowledge and experience, and this is his local patch.