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Outing to: Ardmore Point Saturday 26th October 2024 |
 Grey Plovers and Redshanks, Ardmore © David Palmar
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PRICE: Free
TIME: 10:00– 14:00, but you are free to leave earlier.
LEADER: Sandy McNeil.
VENUE: Meet in the car park at the South Bay. Grid Ref NS 324786.
BIRDS WE HOPE TO SEE: The main interest will be waders and seabirds including grebes, divers, wildfowl and gulls.
TRAVELLING: Public transport: Train to Cardross, bus to the end of Ardmore Road and then a 10-minute walk to the car park. By car it takes about 45 minutes from central Glasgow. If you are coming by car and are willing to offer a lift, or would like a lift, and are happy for your contact details to be shared, please contact Ania Owsianka ([email protected]) 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 Ania Owsianka.
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 are essential and a telescope would be useful for waterfowl and seawatching.
FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING: Sturdy boots and warm, waterproof clothing. It is advisable to check the weather forecast beforehand.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Toilets and refreshments are available at Ardardan Garden Centre which is open 10am – 4pm (tearoom), – 5pm (farm shop): https://ardardan.co.uk.
NB: This outing may be postponed due to poor weather. Please check SOC Clyde branch website (www.birdsinclyde.scot) and Clyde Birding on X (Twitter) in advance.
TIME: 10:00– 14:00, but you are free to leave earlier.
LEADER: Sandy McNeil.
VENUE: Meet in the car park at the South Bay. Grid Ref NS 324786.
BIRDS WE HOPE TO SEE: The main interest will be waders and seabirds including grebes, divers, wildfowl and gulls.
TRAVELLING: Public transport: Train to Cardross, bus to the end of Ardmore Road and then a 10-minute walk to the car park. By car it takes about 45 minutes from central Glasgow. If you are coming by car and are willing to offer a lift, or would like a lift, and are happy for your contact details to be shared, please contact Ania Owsianka ([email protected]) 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 Ania Owsianka.
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 are essential and a telescope would be useful for waterfowl and seawatching.
FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING: Sturdy boots and warm, waterproof clothing. It is advisable to check the weather forecast beforehand.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Toilets and refreshments are available at Ardardan Garden Centre which is open 10am – 4pm (tearoom), – 5pm (farm shop): https://ardardan.co.uk.
NB: This outing may be postponed due to poor weather. Please check SOC Clyde branch website (www.birdsinclyde.scot) and Clyde Birding on X (Twitter) in advance.