Roe Deer(Capreolus capreolus) are the smallest deer species native to Europe. They are common in woodlands through out the City.
Hurlethill
Hurlethill is located in Crookston in the south-west of the city. It lies between the A726 Hurlet Road, the A736 Barrhead Road, and Crookston Road.
Status - City Wide SINC
Grid Reference NS 515614
Description
This 12 hectare site is a complex area with woodlands, grassland slopes, a small marshy valley bottom and areas of scrub and developing heath. This mosaic of habitats provides for a wealth of wildlife. High numbers of different plant species have been recorded in the woodland areas and the dry grassland, including the common spotted orchid. The whole area is favoured by butterflies such as the meadow brown, common blue and orange-tip.