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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17 November 2018 - 16 January 2019
Wildlife Paintings by Lucy Newton
Lucy Newton draws her inspiration from the richness of wildlife in Scotland. She aims to share her sense of wonder at the natural world around us, even in our own... -
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16 March 2019
Scottish Birdwatchers' Conference
Every year the Club arranges a one-day Scottish Birdwatchers’ Conference, organised by a local branch of the SOC, in conjunction with our partners, BTO Scotland.... -
07 April 2019
Spring binoculars & telescopes demo
In addition to the wide range of optical equipment available for sale all year round at Waterston House, we also host demonstration days where experts are on hand...
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BECOME A MEMBER
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.
