The Mull of Galloway lies at the end of a peninsula jutting out into the Irish Sea. As Scotland’s most Southerly point, it can play a vital role for migrating birds which may refuel here before continuing their perilous journeys to their wintering grounds. Birds travelling down the peninsula are filtered to the RSPB Mull of Galloway and here you can experience “Visible Migration” (or “vis mig”). Records from 2014 include over 3,000 meadow pipits, almost 2,000 skylarks and over 700 linnets in just a few short hours! See RSPB Gavin Chambers survey results here: http://www.trektellen.org/count/view/851/20141007
On October 3rd, join RSPB staff on the Mull of Galloway for our Visible Migration Festival.
At 7am we will begin our counts as migrating birds travel through*. Join RSPB staff as we identify and count these birds and experience the wonder of visible migration. Breakfast roll and hot drink included. £10
For our wildlife explorers we have several migration themed games beginning at 10am and 2pm. Join us at the RSPB visitor centre for some fun filled activities suitable for children of all ages. FREE
Discover more about bird migration from an illustrated talk by RSPB Area Reserves Manager Andrew Beilinski. Learn more about why birds migrate and how they make their perilous journeys. Meet at the RSPB Visitor Centre at 11:30am. FREE
Join RSPB staff for a guided walk of Auchie Glen. Situated nearby the Mull of Galloway, this wooded glen is an important resource for food and shelter for migrating birds*. Meet at the RSPB visitor centre at 3pm. Adults £4, RSPB members £2.50
*Please note weather conditions may affect migratory movements.