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Old 15-02-11, 04:47 PM
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I'm off to Glasgow this weekend, could anyone recommend a few places visit to capture a few shots of birds.
Last time I was there I went to Pollock Park.
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Hogginfield Loch, Goldeneye,Pochard,Goosander,Whoopers ect all winter there and all in range of a Mid-zoom lens. Am is best as light is behind you.
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Old 15-02-11, 09:03 PM
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Thanks Mike

Its only about 8 miles from where I will be staying, so if the rain holds off I will take a trip to the Loch.
I go to Glasgow frequently, so on the look out for a view haunts to visit.
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Old 16-02-11, 08:16 AM
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Hope you get to see some good birds......I shall look forward to seeing some of your images.....have a great time!
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Old 24-02-11, 06:35 AM
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Thanks Mike for your tip, a great little loch with 100's of birds.
I only spent an hour there as it was freezing and the ground was covered in snow, my bird count was 14. Well worth a visit, but if anyone is going I would try and go midweek as its very busy at the weekend.

Blackheaded Gull
Coot
Goosander
Greylag
Lesser Black-Backed Gull
Little Gull
Magpie
Mallard
Moorhen
Mute Swam
Pied Wagtail
Pigeon
Tufted Duck
Whooper Swan
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Old 25-03-11, 09:10 AM
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Has anyone got any more locations in the Glasgow area......

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Hi Paul

Jim Coyle runs a web site about bird watching in Glasgow that may be of interest (link below)
Other Bird Watching Sites

I also run a web site with recent sightings from the Clyde Area which may be of interest too (link below)
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Thanks for pointing me to the web sites....
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