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 talk will be emailed to members around a week in advance of the event. To receive these emails (including Zoom joining instructions for online meetings), you must be signed up to the Branch News & Events - Talks & Workshops mailing list.
When:
7.30pm
Monday 14 September | In person
Tracking Cuckoos: Changing technology and new discoveries - Steve Willis
Wednesday 16 September | Online
The Birds of Islay and Jura - Peter Roberts
Monday 12 October | In person
Bird Conservation in the Philippines - Dylan McKenzie
Wednesday 14 October | Online
Telling tales with tech: a glimpse into the secret lives of seabirds - Katherine Booth Jones
Tuesday 10 November | In person
The Bird Atlas project - Steve Willis (NB Tuesday rather than the usual Monday for in-person talks)
Wednesday 18 November | Online
Talking with Birds - Dan Gardoqui
Monday 14 December | In person
Birds of Costa Rica - John Walker
Wednesday 16 December | Online
Talk & speaker TBA
Monday 11 January | In person
The work behind Bird Gardens Scotland - Owen Joiner
Wednesday 13 January | Online
Effects of climate change on biodiversity - Dr. Kirsty Park
Monday 8 February | In person
Talk & speaker TBA
Wednesday 17 February | Online
Understanding Scotland’s birds of prey - Mike Thornton
Monday 8 March | In person
Woodland Habitats and 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
Monday 12 April | In person
AGM & Members’ Night
Wednesday 14 April | Online
Monitoring Waterfowl: Technology, new developments, and the Moray Firth - Dr. Kate Thompson
Contact:
John Turner, email
Venue for in-person meetings:
The Trinity Centre, 20 High Cross Avenue, Melrose, TD6 9SU (click here to view a map of the area)
