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Up with the Lark?

About Up with the Lark?

No…..the Grouse! Join the RSPB and Forestry Commission Scotland for this special event at our newly created Black Grouse viewing platform along the Carrick Forest Drive. It’s an early start but hopefully we will be rewarded with great sightings of this magnificent bird in beautiful surroundings.

How to get there:

Up with the Lark? starts at Please meet at the Loch Doon car park near Dalmellington in Galloway Forest Park. Newton Stewart and Creetown. is the nearest town or village.

Just off the A713 near Dalmellington, South Ayrshire.

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Black grouse (Tetrao tetrix) male displaying at the Lek
Type of Event:
seasonal, wildlife/nature and guided
Date:
Wednesday 7 April 2010
Time:
4.30am
Cost of Event:
Meeting Place:
Please meet at the Loch Doon car park near Dalmellington
Clothing Required:
Please wrap up warm, wear sturdy footwear and bring binoculars if you have them. Please try not to wear anything to brightly coloured!
Booking Required:
Booking is essential 01671 402 420
Dogs Allowed:
No

Contact:

Galloway Forest District

01671 402420
e-mail: galloway@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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