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Outing to:
Drumpellier Country Park Saturday 24th February 2024 |
 Snipe © David Palmar
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PRICE: Free
TIME: 10:00 – 14:00
LEADER: Peter McGeough, who knows the park very well.
VENUE: Meet in the car park by the Visitor Centre. Grid Ref NS 7045 6648. Postcode ML5 1RX.
BIRDS WE HOPE TO SEE: The park is very good for woodland birds, including Siskin, Nuthatch, Stock Dove, Treecreeper, Great Spotted Woodpecker and Jay. On the lochs, beside large numbers of Coot, Mallard and Tufted Duck, there are Wigeon, Teal, Goldeneye, Gadwall, Goosander, Heron and Snipe; Whooper Swans and Great-crested Grebe are also likely. Kestrels hunt over the meadow and Buzzards are not uncommon.
TRAVELLING: Drumpellier is located 16 miles east of Glasgow. It can be reached by train from Glasgow Queen Street to Blairhill station, which is a 30-minute walk through the park from the Visitor Centre. If you are coming by car and are willing to offer a lift, or would like a lift, please contact the outings organiser Ania Owsianka (a.owsianka@gmail.com) to arrange car sharing. Parking is free.
BOOKING INFO: There is no requirement to book, but it would be helpful to have an indication of numbers a few days in advance. Please contact the outings organiser Ania Owsianka (a.owsianka@gmail.com).
TERRAIN: Tarmac & gravel paths (may be muddy).
OPTICS: Binoculars are essential and a telescope would be useful.
FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING: Sturdy boots and warm, waterproof clothing. It is advisable to check the weather forecast beforehand.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: There are toilets and a café in the Visitor Centre, which is open 10:00 – 17:00. For more information please see the website:
https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/directories/parks/drumpellier-country-park
NB: This outing may be postponed due to poor weather. Please check SOC Clyde branch website (www.birdsinclyde.scot) and Clyde Birding on Twitter in advance.
TIME: 10:00 – 14:00
LEADER: Peter McGeough, who knows the park very well.
VENUE: Meet in the car park by the Visitor Centre. Grid Ref NS 7045 6648. Postcode ML5 1RX.
BIRDS WE HOPE TO SEE: The park is very good for woodland birds, including Siskin, Nuthatch, Stock Dove, Treecreeper, Great Spotted Woodpecker and Jay. On the lochs, beside large numbers of Coot, Mallard and Tufted Duck, there are Wigeon, Teal, Goldeneye, Gadwall, Goosander, Heron and Snipe; Whooper Swans and Great-crested Grebe are also likely. Kestrels hunt over the meadow and Buzzards are not uncommon.
TRAVELLING: Drumpellier is located 16 miles east of Glasgow. It can be reached by train from Glasgow Queen Street to Blairhill station, which is a 30-minute walk through the park from the Visitor Centre. If you are coming by car and are willing to offer a lift, or would like a lift, please contact the outings organiser Ania Owsianka (a.owsianka@gmail.com) to arrange car sharing. Parking is free.
BOOKING INFO: There is no requirement to book, but it would be helpful to have an indication of numbers a few days in advance. Please contact the outings organiser Ania Owsianka (a.owsianka@gmail.com).
TERRAIN: Tarmac & gravel paths (may be muddy).
OPTICS: Binoculars are essential and a telescope would be useful.
FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING: Sturdy boots and warm, waterproof clothing. It is advisable to check the weather forecast beforehand.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: There are toilets and a café in the Visitor Centre, which is open 10:00 – 17:00. For more information please see the website:
https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/directories/parks/drumpellier-country-park
NB: This outing may be postponed due to poor weather. Please check SOC Clyde branch website (www.birdsinclyde.scot) and Clyde Birding on Twitter in advance.