Welcome to the SAC Conservation Society (Auchincruive)

SAC (Scottish Agricultural College) is an innovative, knowledge-based organisation, supporting the development of land-based industries and communities.

The aim of this blog is to highlight some of the projects that the Conservation Society are involved with.

We hope that this blog will be of interest to both SAC students/staff and members of the public and may inspire you to go out and become involved with conservation projects in your local community. (See the links for ideas)

Sunday, 3 May 2009

Term 3 - Week 2 - Clyde Muirshiel Country Park

Location: Clyde Muirshiel Country Park
Activity: Bird Watching (Hen Harriers!)



Female Hen Harrier on Nest

In fresh winds and the odd heavy shower we made our way up onto the moorland that forms part of the Clyde Muirshiel Country Park. After an interesting debate over the identity of some small birds (still unconfirmed) we were lucky enough to see a male Hen Harrier flying across the glen.

Hen Harriers are a red listed species of high conservation concern and the Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) at Clyde Muirshiel Country Park is specially designated because of the Hen Harriers.
For more information on Hen Harriers please visit the RSPB Website


Male Hen Harrier


Female Hen Harrier


Female Hen Harrier
Photographs all taken from www.toothandclaw.org.uk (All copyrights apply)

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