Moray

We hope that the branch provides an opportunity for those who share a common interest in birds to meet for regular social occasions. At our indoor meetings we usually have a speaker and the emphasis is on local birds and birding – with plenty of time to get to know those whose names we may recognise but faces we do not!

In addition to evening meetings between autumn and spring, we have regular outings through the year, and offer the opportunity for club members to get involved in some surveys of our local birds.  All are welcome to attend these activities, including non-members of the Club. If you are not yet an SOC member and are interested in finding out more information about joining, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit our Join us page. 

Venue:

Elgin Museum Hall, 1 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1EQ (click here for a map of the venue and surrounding location).

When:

On the following Thursdays at 7.30pm:

That's it for this season - details of next season's talk will be added shortly!

Contact:

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Sunday 21 April 2018
Dawn chorus. Meet at Loch na Bo at 5.00am

Sunday 12 May 2018
Bird race and social evening

Sunday 16 June 2018
Tomintoul area - details to be confirmed

Contact:

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Chair:

David Law

Secretary:

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Treasurer and representative of the branch on SOC council:

Melvin Morrison

Committee members:

Alastair Young, Frank Ritchie, Martin Cook and Richard Somers Cocks

Moray & Nairn recorder:

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Talk reminders:

Members are emailed a reminder about forthcoming talks with more information on the speaker and subject where possible, usually a week or so in advance of the meeting. If you don’t already receive these alerts and would like to, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. the Branch Secretary.

Website:

Birds in Moray and Nairn www.birdsinmorayandnairn.org is a comprehensive website operated by Martin. The site includes details of the latest sightings, forthcoming survey work (and how to get involved), branch meetings and outings, as well as giving users the option to view or print the latest and previous editions of the Moray & Nairn bird report – for free!

Beginners Birdwatching courses:

Organised by Martin, these courses run periodically. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more info.

Bird recording in this area

Visit the Moray & Nairn recording area page. A guide to different aspects of bird recording in the area can also be found at www.birdsinmorayandnairn.org . 

The Breeding Birds of North-East Scotland

Click here to read about this atlas, which covers Moray, Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City.