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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17 November 2023 - 14 January 2024
Darren Woodhead: Solo Exhibition
In this winter’s exhibition, Darren presents new watercolours inspired by the abundant wildlife on his home ground in East Lothian as well as on short ventures... -
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03 December 2023
*Apologies, fully booked* Bird ID walk: Farmland/reedbed identification, Errol
The Tay Reedbeds are the largest reedbed in UK and home to some special birds. Join us on a visit to the reedbeds near Errol on the north shore of the Tay where... -
08 December 2023
*Apologies, fully booked* Bird ID walk: Coastal birds identification, Cramond
The estuary mouth at the River Almond can provide good opportunities to see a variety of coastal species present on the tidal mud flats and learn the basics of bird... -
10 December 2023
*Apologies, fully booked* Bird ID walk: Winter wader and wildfowl identification, Musselburgh
Identification of wading birds in winter can be tricky and this shorter walk will be focusing on a variety of wading birds present on the old and new lagoons at...
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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.
