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Outing to: Hamiltonhill Claypits Local Nature Reserve Saturday 14th December 2024 |
 Cormorant on Forth and Clyde Canal, Claypits © David Palmar
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PRICE: Free
TIME: 10:00– 13:00
LEADER: David Mitchell
VENUE: Claypits is an oasis of wildlife along the Forth and Clyde canal near the West End of Glasgow. Website: https://claypitslnr.co.uk. Meet by the canal at the end of Applecross Street, G4 9SP. Grid Ref NS 587672.
BIRDS WE HOPE TO SEE: Winter thrushes, finches, tits, water birds on the canal; with luck there could be a wintering Water Rail or a Kingfisher.
TRAVELLING: Public transport – by bus (7, 71A, 72, 75) from Glasgow city centre, or by subway to St George’s Cross (half a mile away). If coming by car, there is plenty of free parking in Applecross Street. If you 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]).
BOOKING: There is no need to book.
TERRAIN: Mainly flat, even paths, although there is a steep climb to a viewpoint over the city. The paths are suitable for wheelchairs.
OPTICS: Binoculars are essential; a telescope could be useful.
FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING: Sturdy footwear and warm, waterproof clothing. It is advisable to check the weather forecast beforehand.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: There are no public toilets on the reserve, but David can give us access to toilets.
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– 13:00
LEADER: David Mitchell
VENUE: Claypits is an oasis of wildlife along the Forth and Clyde canal near the West End of Glasgow. Website: https://claypitslnr.co.uk. Meet by the canal at the end of Applecross Street, G4 9SP. Grid Ref NS 587672.
BIRDS WE HOPE TO SEE: Winter thrushes, finches, tits, water birds on the canal; with luck there could be a wintering Water Rail or a Kingfisher.
TRAVELLING: Public transport – by bus (7, 71A, 72, 75) from Glasgow city centre, or by subway to St George’s Cross (half a mile away). If coming by car, there is plenty of free parking in Applecross Street. If you 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]).
BOOKING: There is no need to book.
TERRAIN: Mainly flat, even paths, although there is a steep climb to a viewpoint over the city. The paths are suitable for wheelchairs.
OPTICS: Binoculars are essential; a telescope could be useful.
FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING: Sturdy footwear and warm, waterproof clothing. It is advisable to check the weather forecast beforehand.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: There are no public toilets on the reserve, but David can give us access to toilets.
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.