Ever wondered how research on birds is carried out? Watch the fascinating process of tagging and tracking birds at the Claypits, with researchers from the Glasgow University Environment Sustainability Team. Discover the wonders of nature first-hand!

Venue: The Claypits Local Nature Reserve, 250 Ellesmere St, Glasgow G22 5LZ
Date: Sat 7th June
Time: 2pm - 4pm 
Booking: No booking required
Cost: Free

Please note this event is weather dependent and will not proceed if it is raining. Please check back here for details. 

Perhaps you might also be interested in our other bird events:

Meet Glasgow's Urban Peregrines, Sat 7th & Sat 14th June, 11am-1pm

Bird Ringing & Campus Biodiversity, Fri 13th June, 9-10am, University of Glasgow Wildlife Garden

 

How to get to the University Gardens.

Google maps image with a red circle marking the university gardens, an orange line showing the route from Hillhead subway and a green line from the University Library

The gardens are located in the red circle.

By car:
Drive to Lilybank House. Parking is free on weekends. The gardens can be accessed either side of Lilybank house, the path on the left hand side is paved. Please note both paths contain steps.

On foot:
The easiest way to access the gardens with the least amount of steps is from University Avenue - Green route.

- From the University of Glasgow main head down the road towards the University Library. Turn left at the turning before the library.
- Walk all the way to the end of this path where you reach some steps. Take the steps up on the left which is signposted Lilybank house.
- Follow the steps up to Lilybank house, when the path forks take the left fork and you should see the University Gardens directly in front of you.

If accessing by public transport the nearest subway station is Hillhead - Orange route. 
- Exit the subway, turn left then take the first left down towards Ashton Lane.
- Turn left down Ashton Lane and follow until the end of the road.
- Turn right and take the steps upwards.
- At the top of the steps turn left and walk along to the Queen Margaret Union.
- Just after the Queen Margaret Union turn left and take the steps up towards Lilybank house. This is several flights of stairs.
- When the path forks take the left fork and you should see the University Gardens directly in front of you.

Please note all routes to the University Gardens involve steps. The gardens have uneven paths which can be muddy when wet. 

Accessibility: There is a ramp to access the bird ringing area. More information on accessiblity can be found here

First published: 29 April 2025

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Cartoon image of several colourful birds sitting amongst various plants and fungi.

Glasgow University Environment Sustainability Team (GUEST)

University of Glasgow Wildlife Garden