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Bird Atlas 2007-11 newsletters
With the Bird Atlas project entering its second winter period, Ayrshire and SE Scotland (Lothian & Borders) regions have produced newsletters with information for new and existing volunteers. These can now be downloaded from the Bird Atlas page.
Contact us if you have a Bird Atlas newsletter you would like added to the list.
(added 28 Oct 2008)
9th International Gull Meeting
The 9th International Gull Meeting takes place in North-east Scotland from 26 February until 1 March 2009 (Thursday-Sunday inclusive). As usual, the meeting will combine a series of evening talks with daytime visits to local gull sites. Talks will focus primarily on gull identification and taxonomy, while field visits will include trips to Peterhead and Fraserburgh. The meeting coincides with the best time of the year for gull watching in the area. Full details, including a programme of talks and booking information, can be found at the Chris Gibbins - gulls & birds website.
(added 28 Oct 2008)
Really Wild Flowers art exhibition
Now on at Waterston House: an exhibition of Scottish wild flower paintings by Kirsty Lorenz and Jenny Matthews.
"Really Wild Flowers" runs until Wednesday 26th November. The gallery is open 7 days a week from 10am - 4pm, and entry is free.
Click on the image to see the exhibition poster.
(updated 26 Oct 2008)
Laurie Campbell photography exhibition
A new exhibition of work by wildlife photographer Laurie Campbell begins at Waterston House on Saturday 29th November. "Wild Nature" runs until 4th February, and entry is free. The Donald Watson gallery is open 7 days a week* from 10am until 4pm.
Click on the image to see the exhibition poster.
* excluding the Christmas/New Year break - dates to be confirmed.
(added 16 Nov 2008)
New BBC Series: To The Ends Of The Earth
The BBC is looking for nine nature-lovers to take part in the filming of a new TV series. Those selected will be "given the opportunity to spend 10 weeks in some of the most remote corners of the world, as they face a number of training challenges with a view to winning a year's contract with the world famous BBC Natural History Unit". If you think you might be interested, click here for information on how to apply (PDF file).
(added 1 Oct 2008)
Events calendar
Click here to view our new Events Calendar, which contains at-a-glance information on forthcoming conferences, exhibitions, and other bird-related events. SOC and non-SOC events are included.
The calendar can also be accessed via the menu on our Home page.
(added 18 Sep 2008)
Ayrshire Bird & Butterfly Report
The Ayrshire SOC branch has just published its 2007 Report. This is available, priced £4, from
- RSPB Lochwinnoch
- 'The Bookshelf' in Newmarket Street, Ayr and Church Street, Troon
- Tourist Board office in Ayr
- by post from Dick Vernon, 29 Knoll Park, Ayr, KA7 4RH (tel 01292 442195). Cheques should be made payable to "Ayrshire Bird Report"; please include an additional 50p to cover postage. Past issues are also available.
(added 18 Sep 2008)
Highland Bird News
The latest issue of Highland Branch's newsletter can now be downloaded from their web page.
(added 13 Sep 2008)
The Birds of Scotland - selling fast
After only eight months of sales, there are just 750 copies of The Birds of Scotland remaining - 21% of the total print run. See the Birds of Scotland website for more information on the SOC's award-winning publication.
(added 13 Sep 2008)