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Scottish Wildlife Trust - Sunday June 4th  

Sunday 4 June

Scotland’s wildlife past and present
  • Highland Wildlife Park, Kingussie
For details see Saturday 3 June.


Guided walk around Possil Marsh Wildlife Reserve
  • SWT Possil Marsh Wildlife Reserve, near Bishopbriggs, Glasgow
  • 7.15 pm
  • Free

Join us for a wander around the reserve to look at the wildlife found there.INFO: Dave Shenton on 0141 776 5506.



Guided walks in hen harrier country
  • Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, Renfrewshire

For details see Saturday 3 June.

 

Marvellous moths!
  • SWT Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre
  • 10.00 am–1.00 pm
  • Admission charge to visitor centre, SWT members free

Join the SWT ranger to see the variety of coloured moths caught in the moth trap during the previous night.

INFO: Visitor centre on 01350 727 337 or email: lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk.

 
Getting down to it
  •  Almondell Country Park, Broxburn
  • 2.00–3.30 pm
  • Free
A practical experience to help wildlife and the countryside. Wear old clothes and bring gardening gloves.
INFO: Ranger service on 01506 882 254.


Visit to Auchtermuchty Common
  • Auchtermuchty
  • 2.00 pm
  • Free
Join George Ballantyne on a walk to see wildflowers on this outstanding botanical site.
INFO: Kate Morrison on 01337 828 058.


A June jaunt
  • Gleniffer Braes Country Park, Paisley
  • 2.00 pm
  • Free
Enjoy the open space on this hike up to Duchal Law. The walk will be over farmland which may be rough underfoot. Stout footwear and outdoor clothing is recommended. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

INFO: For further information and booking contact the Rangers on 0141 884 3794.



Inchcailloch exposed!
  • Inchcailloch, Loch Lomond & Trossachs
  • 2.00–4.00 pm
  • £4.00 (ferry from McFarlane’s Boatyard, Balmaha)
  • Booking essential
Explore part of the Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve with a countryside ranger who will reveal the history, wildlife and management of this special place. Wear warm clothing and stout footwear.

INFO: Balmaha Visitor Centre 01389 722 100.

Island hopping – litter-ally!
  • National Park Visitor Centre, Luss
  • 10.00 am–5.00 pm
  • Free
  • Booking essential
Join national park staff and volunteers as part of National Volunteers Week and help clean up some of the islands on Loch Lomond. Boat transport provided. The day will be completed with a barbeque at Luss! Bring waterproof clothing, stout clothing and a packed lunch. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
 
INFO: 01389 722 100 to book a place.


Early morning birdsong
  • Dalkeith Country Park
  • 5.30–7.00 am
  • Free
Join us for a walk through the wonderful mixed woodlands of Dalkeith Country Park and discover some of the bird species which live here. We may also see roe deer and foxes. Wear warn outdoor clothing and stout footwear.

INFO: Ranger service on 0131 654 1666 or Keith Andrews on 07718 518 382.



Birds of prey
  • Huntly Peregrine Wild Watch, Aberdeenshire
  • 10.00 am–12 noon
  • Free
Come and watch wild peregrines at the Forestry Commission Scotland observation hide with experts on hand to offer advice. More suited for children aged 8–11 years, but parents are welcome too.

INFO: For further information visit www.forestry.gov.uk/peregrines or contact Jackie Cumberbirch on 01466

Eagle-Watch Wildlife Tours


Dipping delights
  • Dean Castle Country Park, Kilmarnock
  • 2.30–4.00 pm
  • Free
  • Booking essential
Discover the delights of pond-dipping and meet the inhabitants of the deep: whizzing whirligig beetles, dangerous dragonfly larvae and tremendous tadpoles. All pond-dipping equipment supplied. Meet at the visitor centre.
 
INFO: East Ayrshire Countryside Ranger Service on 01563 522 702.

 

 
Wildlife at the Scottish Deer Centre
Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre
Galloway wildlife walk
  • Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park, Kirkcudbright
  • For details see Saturday 3 June.


Highland safari
Moray Firth dolphins and seabirds
Scottish wildlife super safari

 
A walk on the wildside

 
Binocular fair
  • SWT Montrose Basin Visitor Centre
  • For details see Saturday 3 June.