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Description
Cathkin Marsh Wildlife Reserve is a beautiful area of fen and marshy grassland. It is home to many birds which can be viewed from a hide and a boardwalk. The hide overlooks a pond where Mute Swan, Little Grebe, Water Rail, Reed Bunting, Common Snipe and other birds can be seen. Wren and Water Rail are often seen near the boardwalk. Sometimes in winter Short-eared Owl can be seen. Other species on the marsh include Meadow Pipit and Eurasian Bullfinch and a seasonal highlight, Grasshopper Warbler, is unmistakeable singing in the reeds in spring.
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Access
Take the M77 from Glasgow. Exit at Junction 3 and follow the A726 to East Kilbride. After 3.5 miles, turn left onto Carmunnock Road (B759) to Carmunnock village. From the village, continue north along Cathkin Road (B759) for about 0.5 miles then turn right onto a minor road. The reserve is located about 1 mile on the left. There is space for two cars to park opposite the reserve entrance. Access to the reserve is through a wooden gate and down the hedged track.