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Outing to: Tay Reed Beds Sunday 18th January 2026 |
 Bearded Tit © Robert Cousins
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Booking: Please use this online form to book your place. Maximum participants = 12
PRICE: Free
TIME: 07:45 – 16:00 (approximate time of return to Hogganfield)
LEADER: Donald Wilson
VENUE:. The walk starts from Gas Brae, Errol, Perthshire PH2 7QS. Google Maps Link | Grid Ref NO 2526 2267. What3Words beam.footballers.test
TRAVELLING: Meet at 07:45 at Hogganfield Loch car park, Grid Ref NS 638 671 Postcode G33 1QB so that we can drive to Errol in fewer cars. The journey time from Hogganfield to Errol is about 1 hour 20 minutes. For car-sharing, please indicate on the form whether you would like to be a driver or a passenger.
BIRDS WE HOPE TO SEE: Our key target will be Bearded Tit, but we would hope to see other reedbed specialists such as Water Rail, as well farmland birds en-route. The SOC's excellent App "Where to Watch Birds in Scotland" has a good descriptive entry for the Tay Reed Beds. On the return journey we will drop in to Scone Palace to look for Hawfinch.
TERRAIN: Rough and muddy paths.
OPTICS: Binoculars are essential and a telescope could be useful.
FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING: Sturdy boots and warm, waterproof clothing. It is advisable to check the weather forecast beforehand.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please come prepared with food and drink for a whole day’s birding.
The nearest toilets are at the Shell petrol station on the A90, just before the turn-off for Errol. Grid Ref: NO 23819 25590 What3Words incoming.centuries.worthy
NB: Should the outing be cancelled, we will contact you via the contact details you leave on the form. We will also note the cancellation on the SOC Clyde branch website (www.birdsinclyde.scot) and Clyde SOC Grapevine on BlueSky social media.
PRICE: Free
TIME: 07:45 – 16:00 (approximate time of return to Hogganfield)
LEADER: Donald Wilson
VENUE:. The walk starts from Gas Brae, Errol, Perthshire PH2 7QS. Google Maps Link | Grid Ref NO 2526 2267. What3Words beam.footballers.test
TRAVELLING: Meet at 07:45 at Hogganfield Loch car park, Grid Ref NS 638 671 Postcode G33 1QB so that we can drive to Errol in fewer cars. The journey time from Hogganfield to Errol is about 1 hour 20 minutes. For car-sharing, please indicate on the form whether you would like to be a driver or a passenger.
BIRDS WE HOPE TO SEE: Our key target will be Bearded Tit, but we would hope to see other reedbed specialists such as Water Rail, as well farmland birds en-route. The SOC's excellent App "Where to Watch Birds in Scotland" has a good descriptive entry for the Tay Reed Beds. On the return journey we will drop in to Scone Palace to look for Hawfinch.
TERRAIN: Rough and muddy paths.
OPTICS: Binoculars are essential and a telescope could be useful.
FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING: Sturdy boots and warm, waterproof clothing. It is advisable to check the weather forecast beforehand.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please come prepared with food and drink for a whole day’s birding.
The nearest toilets are at the Shell petrol station on the A90, just before the turn-off for Errol. Grid Ref: NO 23819 25590 What3Words incoming.centuries.worthy
NB: Should the outing be cancelled, we will contact you via the contact details you leave on the form. We will also note the cancellation on the SOC Clyde branch website (www.birdsinclyde.scot) and Clyde SOC Grapevine on BlueSky social media.
Please note:
Participants are reminded that the Club, its branches and individual leaders of outings cannot accept responsibility for any injury suffered by individuals taking part in these outings, or any loss or damage to their property.
Participants are reminded that the Club, its branches and individual leaders of outings cannot accept responsibility for any injury suffered by individuals taking part in these outings, or any loss or damage to their property.