Outing to:
Greenshank © Eddie Williams
North Ayrshire Coast
Saturday 22nd January 2022
Saturday 22nd January 2022
PRICE: Free
TIME: 10.00 - approx. 15.00 (but free to leave earlier)
VENUE: Meet at the car park towards the south end of Fairlie (Grid Ref NS206545 / Post Code KA29 0EW; marked Fairlie Viewpoint on Google Maps). View Fairlie Sands from here, then drive to nearby Southannan Sands, followed by Hunterston Sands, and finally the road end car park.
BOOKING INFO: We are not asking participants to book for the outing. If many people turn up, we may have to split into smaller groups.
TERRAIN: Tarmac & gravel paths, all on level ground.
OPTICS: Binoculars essential and preferably a scope.
FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING: Walking boots/trek shoes ideally, and appropriate clothing for the conditions.
NB: May be postponed due to poor weather. If in doubt, please check SOC website and Clyde Birding on Twitter in advance.
Additional Information
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.
Toilets, drinks and food are available in Morrisons in Largs - Grid reference NS204590; Postcode KA30 8JU
The walk will be led by Marco McGinty who knows the areas and their birds really well
Please bring a packed lunch.
We expect to see a very good variety of waders and ducks. The area is perhaps the best wintering site in Scotland for Greenshank, and Little Egret is regularly encountered throughout the year, and is now regarded as a resident species.
COVID-19 precautions
In order to keep everyone safe, our walks will be run in accordance with Scottish Government guidelines in place at the time. You may need to wear a mask when unable to maintain social distancing. Please do not attend if you (or anyone in your household) have any Covid-like symptoms.
TIME: 10.00 - approx. 15.00 (but free to leave earlier)
VENUE: Meet at the car park towards the south end of Fairlie (Grid Ref NS206545 / Post Code KA29 0EW; marked Fairlie Viewpoint on Google Maps). View Fairlie Sands from here, then drive to nearby Southannan Sands, followed by Hunterston Sands, and finally the road end car park.
BOOKING INFO: We are not asking participants to book for the outing. If many people turn up, we may have to split into smaller groups.
TERRAIN: Tarmac & gravel paths, all on level ground.
OPTICS: Binoculars essential and preferably a scope.
FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING: Walking boots/trek shoes ideally, and appropriate clothing for the conditions.
NB: May be postponed due to poor weather. If in doubt, please check SOC website and Clyde Birding on Twitter in advance.
Additional Information
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.
Toilets, drinks and food are available in Morrisons in Largs - Grid reference NS204590; Postcode KA30 8JU
The walk will be led by Marco McGinty who knows the areas and their birds really well
Please bring a packed lunch.
We expect to see a very good variety of waders and ducks. The area is perhaps the best wintering site in Scotland for Greenshank, and Little Egret is regularly encountered throughout the year, and is now regarded as a resident species.
COVID-19 precautions
In order to keep everyone safe, our walks will be run in accordance with Scottish Government guidelines in place at the time. You may need to wear a mask when unable to maintain social distancing. Please do not attend if you (or anyone in your household) have any Covid-like symptoms.