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 new, 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.
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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18 January 2020 - 19 February 2020
Scottish Nature Photography Awards Exhibition
The Scottish Nature Photography Awards is a touring exhibition which presents winning entries from the 9th Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year competition. The SOC hope... -
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26 January 2020
*FULLY BOOKED* Bird ID Walk - Winter Wildfowl and Waders - Musselburgh
Musselburgh Lagoons can provide fantastic opportunities to learn the basics of bird identification and have a close look at the waders, wildfowl and gulls present... -
28 January 2020
Bird ID walk - Winter Wildfowl and Woodland Birds - Gartmorn Dam, Clackmannanshire
A winter visit to Gartmorn Dam can provide good opportunities to learn the basics of bird identification with a variety of habitats including woodland, farmland all... -
29 January 2020
Bird ID walk - Winter Wildfowl - Hogganfield Loch, Glasgow
Urban birdwatching at its best! Join us to learn the basics of bird identification at Hogganfield Loch where will be taking a close look at wildfowl such as Whooper...
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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.
