Outing to:
Redstart © Ian Fulton
Loch Lomond (Sallochy and Ross Woods)
Saturday 27th April 2024
OUTING LEADER: Ian Fulton
Saturday 27th April 2024
OUTING LEADER: Ian Fulton
PRICE: Free
TIME: 0900 - approx. 1200
VENUE:
Meet at 0900 at Milarrochy Bay car park (NS407926), one mile north of Balmaha. We will then proceed to the Sallochy car park in three cars.
BOOKING INFO:
Places are limited to 12 (including leaders), so we are asking participants to book by emailing our Outings Organiser, Ania Owsianka ( [email protected] ).
TRAVELLING:
Allow around an hour by car from Central Glasgow. With prior arrangement, it may be possible to pick people up at a mutually convenient location. Please email our Outings Organiser, Ania Owsianka at [email protected] if you want to take up that option.
TERRAIN:
Gravel paths with some slopes.
FACILITIES:
There are toilet facilities at Milarrochy Bay and at Sallochy car parks.
OPTICS:
Binoculars essential; A telescope would be useful to check Loch Lomond from the car park.
FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING:
Walking boots/trek shoes ideally, and appropriate clothing for the conditions.
NB: May be postponed due to poor weather. Check this page, SOC website and Clyde Birding on Twitter in advance.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Since the first Lockdown, the Sallochy car park has only been open for parking to registered campers during the season from March to October. Forestry and Land Scotland have kindly made an exception in our case for this one visit and have permitted access for three cars.
The Loch Lomond Oakwoods are famous for a very good variety of woodland birds and a stronghold for Tree Pipit, Redstart and Wood Warbler. There is a chance of Pied Flycatcher too. Ospreys should be about over the Loch. The pace of the walk will be fairly relaxed and the ambience informal, with discussion and questions encouraged. The outing is suitable for birdwatchers of all levels. The walk will be led by Ian Fulton who knows the area well and has led many of our outings there in previous years. Previous outings reports are on our Outings page.
If everyone in your car wants to stay beyond the planned end of the outing, you are welcome to stay on. There is much to see / explore in the area. Please bring packed lunch if you want to do this. In case of any emergency or if you have got separated from the rest of the group, Zul’s number is 07400 449501
TIME: 0900 - approx. 1200
VENUE:
Meet at 0900 at Milarrochy Bay car park (NS407926), one mile north of Balmaha. We will then proceed to the Sallochy car park in three cars.
BOOKING INFO:
Places are limited to 12 (including leaders), so we are asking participants to book by emailing our Outings Organiser, Ania Owsianka ( [email protected] ).
TRAVELLING:
Allow around an hour by car from Central Glasgow. With prior arrangement, it may be possible to pick people up at a mutually convenient location. Please email our Outings Organiser, Ania Owsianka at [email protected] if you want to take up that option.
TERRAIN:
Gravel paths with some slopes.
FACILITIES:
There are toilet facilities at Milarrochy Bay and at Sallochy car parks.
OPTICS:
Binoculars essential; A telescope would be useful to check Loch Lomond from the car park.
FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING:
Walking boots/trek shoes ideally, and appropriate clothing for the conditions.
NB: May be postponed due to poor weather. Check this page, SOC website and Clyde Birding on Twitter in advance.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Since the first Lockdown, the Sallochy car park has only been open for parking to registered campers during the season from March to October. Forestry and Land Scotland have kindly made an exception in our case for this one visit and have permitted access for three cars.
The Loch Lomond Oakwoods are famous for a very good variety of woodland birds and a stronghold for Tree Pipit, Redstart and Wood Warbler. There is a chance of Pied Flycatcher too. Ospreys should be about over the Loch. The pace of the walk will be fairly relaxed and the ambience informal, with discussion and questions encouraged. The outing is suitable for birdwatchers of all levels. The walk will be led by Ian Fulton who knows the area well and has led many of our outings there in previous years. Previous outings reports are on our Outings page.
If everyone in your car wants to stay beyond the planned end of the outing, you are welcome to stay on. There is much to see / explore in the area. Please bring packed lunch if you want to do this. In case of any emergency or if you have got separated from the rest of the group, Zul’s number is 07400 449501