I am pleased to say that 18 people turned up at the car park and heard Dave Garner, from Glasgow City Council, explain the background to the Moss; why it was purchased by the City Council and declared as a LNR; and the management works that had been undertaken, so far. Dave then returned to his office.
Having viewed Lochend Loch......................
Visitor Centre & Lochend Loch, Drumpellier Country Park - 22 May 2013
......we walked south through the park until we reached the junction with Commonhead Road and Gartcosh Road, and walked along Commonhead Road until we reached the Moss............
The LNR is well sign-posted, at this point, indicating how it forms a key link between Bishop Loch LNR and Drumpellier Country Park - all key components of the Seven Lochs Project.
We quickly saw evidence of some of the management works - birch scrub removal and the installation of dams to help re-wet the bog.........................
However, despite the bright conditions, it was quite windy and this seemed to have an adverse effect on our wildlife sightings. Nevertheless, it was good to explore this little known LNR on the edge of Glasgow.........................................
In total, we saw 11 species of bird, a single Roe Deer and 4 species of butterfly at the Moss, with our total bird count, including Drumpellier Country Park, being at least 28 bird species.
Thanks to all those that attended.
For more information about Commonhead Moss LNR see the following link http://friendsofglasgowlnrs.wordpress.com/local-nature-reserves/commonhead-moss-lnr/
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