BIRDWATCHING APP
The SOC's free mobile app; 'Where to Watch Birds in Scotland'. Available for Android and Apple devices.
GO BIRDWATCHING
Where to birdwatch
Download our free app for a guide to the best places to birdwatch around Scotland or visit our library to browse a range of field guides. Know the code before you go.
Fancy some company?
Our Local Branches organise outings around Scotland. View the programme here.
Record your sightings
Report your bird sightings to the Local Recorder for the area as well as uploading them to BirdTrack.
Just getting started?
Join our Facebook Group and share your bird observations and queries with like-minded others.
ONLINE SCOTTISH BIRD REPORT
Free access to hundreds of local bird reports at your fingertips!
Find Out MoreRECORD YOUR SIGHTINGS
One of the SOC's greatest contributions to Scottish ornithology is the documentation of bird numbers and the maintenance of the Local Recorders' Network.
As a BirdTrack partner, we work with other organisations to promote the practice of keeping bird records and submitting them for scientific research.
Report your bird sightings to the Local Recorder for the area as well as uploading them to BirdTrack
RECORD YOUR SIGHTINGS
One of the SOC's greatest contributions to Scottish ornithology is the documentation of bird numbers and the maintenance of the Local Recorders' Network.
As a BirdTrack partner, we work with other organisations to promote the practice of keeping bird records and submitting them for scientific research.
Report your bird sightings to the Local Recorder for the area as well as uploading them to BirdTrack
What's On
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11 November 2021 - 09 January 2022
Close to Home
Darren Woodhead’s new solo show “Close to Home” is an ode to the natural world and a reflection on the anchor it has been for the artist over the past months. As... -
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12 December 2021
*Apologies, sold out* Winter birdwatching, Aberlady
Walk details Winter is a great time to learn the basics of bird identification and birdwatching with a variety of species spending the winter months at Aberlady. This... -
15 December 2021
*APOLOGIES, FULLY BOOKED - JOIN WAITLIST* SOC/BTO Scotland Youth Events Programme: Seabird Identification
Apologies this event is now fully booked but you can join the waitlist below. Events for young people in Scotland The SOC and BTO Scotland are excited to launch a new... -
16 December 2021
*Apologies, sold out* Winter waders and wildfowl, Musselburgh
Walk details Musselburgh provides fantastic opportunities to learn the basics of bird identification and have a close look at the waders, wildfowl and gulls present in...
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SOC brings together like-minded individuals with a passion for birds, nature and conservation through a programme of talks, outings, conferences and via the Club’s quarterly journal, Scottish Birds.
