We're delighted to share our Winter (September-April) 2026-27 meeting programme below. The talks will be held as a hybrid (online/in-person) programme. Although SOC members are affiliated to their nearest branch, they are also welcome to attend other meetings held across the branch network.
More information about each meeting will be emailed to members around a week in advance of the event. To receive these emails (including Zoom joining instructions and workshop booking information, where applicable), you must be signed up to the Branch News & Events - Talks & Workshops mailing list.
When:
7.30pm
Tuesday 8 September | In person
Nature Regeneration - Neil Metcalfe
Wednesday 16 September | Online
The Birds of Islay and Jura - Peter Roberts
Tuesday 13 October | In person
The Bird Atlas project - Steve Willis
Wednesday 14 October | Online
Telling tales with tech: a glimpse into the secret lives of seabirds - Katherine Booth Jones
Tuesday 10 November | In person
How do we know when species are extinct and why does it matter? - Louis Backstrom
Wednesday 18 November | Online
Talking with Birds - Dan Gardoqui
Tuesday 8 December | In person
Members’ Night
Wednesday 16 December | Online
Talk & speaker TBA
Tuesday 12 January | In person
Writing the wild - Stephen Rutt
Wednesday 13 January | Online
Effects of climate change on biodiversity - Dr. Kirsty Park
Tuesday 9 February | In person
Saving the Madagascar Pochard - Glyn Young
Wednesday 17 February | Online
Understanding Scotland’s birds of prey - Mike Thornton
Tuesday 9 March | In person
Woodland habitats and the life in and beneath the canopy - Malcolm Haddow
Wednesday 17 March | Online
Using citizen science data to identify targets for conservation action in European landbirds - Catriona Morrison
Tuesday 13 April | In person
AGM and Talk & speaker TBA
Wednesday 14 April | Online
Monitoring Waterfowl: Technology, new developments, and the Moray Firth - Dr. Kate Thompson
Contact:
Anne Dick - 07780 927244
Venue for in-person meetings:
Monkton Community Church & Pioneer Cafe, Main Street, Monkton, KA9 2RN (click here to view a map of the venue and surrounding area).
