On the 4th of November the Monday walking group got on a bus to Clatto Park where we set off for a walk around Clatto Reservoir, it was a nice day and the sun was out.
Originally created as part of Dundee’s public water supply in 1874, the reservoir is no longer connected to the supply network. The deepest point is approximately 8 metres, and the levels are now dependant on rainfall.
Originally created as part of Dundee’s public water supply in 1874, the reservoir is no longer connected to the supply network. The deepest point is approximately 8 metres, and the levels are now dependant on rainfall.
We then set off for Templeton Woods. This was a nice walk as the sun was shining and the leaves were nice to see at this time of the year.
There are a surprising number of permanent residents in the woods, who you may be lucky enough to spot.
These include roe deer that graze the forest and are most easily spotted at dawn and dusk. Buzzards nest in the woods and can often be heard calling to their mates as they soar above the tree tops.
Jays are the beautifully coloured members of the crow family, whose harsh screech can often be heard in the car park. Keep your eyes peeled though, as they are very secretive birds.
Red squirrels are found throughout the wood, making Dundee one of the few cities in Britain to be a home to these cute tree-dwelling mammals. They can be seen scampering around and jumping through the trees in search of food.
There are a surprising number of permanent residents in the woods, who you may be lucky enough to spot.
These include roe deer that graze the forest and are most easily spotted at dawn and dusk. Buzzards nest in the woods and can often be heard calling to their mates as they soar above the tree tops.
Jays are the beautifully coloured members of the crow family, whose harsh screech can often be heard in the car park. Keep your eyes peeled though, as they are very secretive birds.
Red squirrels are found throughout the wood, making Dundee one of the few cities in Britain to be a home to these cute tree-dwelling mammals. They can be seen scampering around and jumping through the trees in search of food.
We then headed to Birkhill for a coffee and a bite to eat in the Birkie Inn
This busy country inn, dating back to 1870, lies just to the north of Dundee in the village of Birkhill.
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