Descrição
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 Cisne-vulgar, Mergulhão-pequeno, Frango-d'água, Escrevedeira-dos-caniços, Narceja-comum and other birds can be seen. Carriça and Frango-d'água are often seen near the boardwalk. Sometimes in winter Coruja-do-nabal can be seen. Other species on the marsh include Petinha-dos-prados and Dom-fafe and a seasonal highlight, Felosa-malhada, is unmistakeable singing in the reeds in spring.
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Acesso
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.
