Grassy Beach Traditional Cache
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A nice little walk along the shore, great views of the bridges on the way back..
Grassy beach is of the few areas of original grassland left in Dundee, the
bulbous buttercup which grows here is a good indicator of this. This coastal
grassland is a unique area, home to many species of plants which are found
in very few other places, if any, in the whole of Dundee & Angus.
There are a wide variety of locally important plants along grassy beach.
You will see that the Broughty Ferry Environmental Project has installed
the names of many of these plants along the wall on hand-crafted
tiles. For more information see: www.trp.dundee.ac.uk/~bfep/
The plants of grassy beach provide an important food source for
moths and butterflies. Some of the most noticeable species you
will see are the cinnabar moth, the common blue butterfly
and the small copper butterfly.
Two main birds of note in area are the common
Oystercatchers, and the much rarer Whitethroat,
which can be heard more often than seen.
It's call is a distinctive fast and
scratchy scolding tone.The Green Circular, Dundee's network of cycling and walking paths, runs along
the Grassy Beach path and is thus is something to be aware of when visiting
the area.
Those walking should be aware that this is a main route for cyclists,
and cyclists should be courteous to those strolling along.
More information about The Green Circular can be found at:
www.dundeecity.gov.uk
The area also functions as a home for many boating
enthusiasts and various nautical clubs. Several slipways
and boat sheds line the waterside, and path users
should be aware that boats may temporarily block
the path as they are transported to and from
the water
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