GO BIRDWATCHING
Where to birdwatch
Find out some of our recommended sites 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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19 January 2019 - 27 February 2019
Contemporary Botanical Art Exhibition
We are delighted to present an exhibition of contemporary botanical paintings by members of the Scottish Society of Botanical Artists (SSBA), accompanied by... -
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23 January 2019
Winter wildfowl & woodland birds - Gartmorn Dam
Winter wildfowl & woodland birds - Gartmorn Dam Birdwatching in mid-winter can provide excellent opportunities to learn the basics of bird identification or brush... -
31 January 2019
Fully Booked - Winter waders & wildfowl - Aberlady Bay
Winter waders & wildfowl - Aberlady Bay Apologies this event is now fully booked. Please see our full events listings for walks elsewhere, or join our guided walks... -
02 February 2019
Fully Booked - Winter waders & wildfowl - Musselburgh Lagoons
Winter waders & wildfowl - Musselburgh Lagoons *Apologies this is now fully booked *. Please see our full events listings for walks elsewhere, or join our guided...
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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.
