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  • Scotland's Bird Club

    Scotland's Bird Club

    Welcome to the Scottish Ornithologists' Club

    On the one hand, a birdwatching club. On the other, a network of volunteers across Scotland, gathering vital information about Scotland’s wild birds. 

  • Scotland's Bird Club

    Scotland's Bird Club

  • Scottish Birdwatchers' Conference

    23 March 2024, Troon Concert & Walker Halls, Troon 

    Discounted Student/Young Person places available

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  • Darren Woodhead

    A solo exhibition by Darren Woodhead

    On show 17 November 2023 - 14 January 2024, Wednesdays-Sundays 10am-4pm
    Festive closure: 25 December - 2 January

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    Whether you’re new to birdwatching, a keen ornithologist or somewhere in between, the SOC will help you further your knowledge and enjoyment of Scotland’s wonderful birdlife

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  • Scottish Birdwatchers' Conference

    23 March 2024, Troon Concert & Walker Halls, Troon 

    Discounted Student/Young Person places available

    FIND OUT MORE

  • Darren Woodhead

    A solo exhibition by Darren Woodhead

    On show 17 November 2023 - 14 January 2024, Wednesdays-Sundays 10am-4pm
    Festive closure: 25 December - 2 January

    Find Out More

  • Join us...

    Whether you’re new to birdwatching, a keen ornithologist or somewhere in between, the SOC will help you further your knowledge and enjoyment of Scotland’s wonderful birdlife

    MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

SCOTTISH BIRDS ONLINE

Access the latest issue of the Club’s quarterly journal

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Bird Identification Guided Walks

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WATERSTON HOUSE ART EXHIBITIONS

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The SOC Birdwatching APP

BIRDWATCHING APP

The SOC's free mobile app; 'Where to Watch Birds in Scotland'. Available for Android and Apple devices.

Download The SOC Birdwatching APP on app store Download The SOC Birdwatching APP on Google Play Store

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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.


BirdTrack

Increase the personal, local and national value of your sightings

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ONLINE SCOTTISH BIRD REPORT

Free access to hundreds of local bird reports at your fingertips!

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LOCAL BRANCHES

The Club has 15 local branches around the country

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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

Report your sightings

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

Report your sightings

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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.

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