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.
Please note: in order to cover room and equipment hire costs, there will be an entrance fee of £3 (£1 for students and for others at the discretion of the committee); there will be no additional charge for tea, coffeee and biscuits. It would be very helpful if you could bring with you the exact amount of £3. We do not have any debit card handling facility.
When:
In-person meetings are held at 7.00pm. Online talks are held at 7.30pm
Monday 14 September | In person
Reflecting on changes to ornithology in consultancy over the last 20 years - Chris Cathrine
Wednesday 16 September | Online
The Birds of Islay and Jura - Peter Roberts
Monday 5 October | In person
Saving the Madagascar Pochard - Glyn Young
Wednesday 14 October | Online
Telling tales with tech: a glimpse into the secret lives of seabirds - Katherine Booth Jones
Monday 2 November | In person
Species on the edge: what next for the Red-billed Chough in Scotland? - Pat Monaghan
Wednesday 18 November | Online
Talking with Birds - Dan Gardoqui
Monday 7 December | In person
Corn Buntings in Fife - Will Cresswell
Wednesday 16 December | Online
Talk & speaker TBA
Monday 11 January | In person
Nature regeneration - Neil Metcalfe
Wednesday 13 January | Online
Effects of climate change on biodiversity - Dr. Kirsty Park
Monday 1 February | In person
HAR solutions on restoring island ecosystems and protecting seabirds - Edward Marshall
Wednesday 17 February | Online
Understanding Scotland’s birds of prey - Mike Thornton
Monday 1 March | In person
The Bird Atlas project - Steve Willis
Wednesday 17 March | Online
Using citizen science data to identify targets for conservation action in European landbirds - Catriona Morrison
Monday 5 April | In person
AGM & Rebecca Dickson - The Clyde Ringing Group's adventures in Portugal
Wednesday 14 April | Online
Monitoring Waterfowl: Technology, new developments, and the Moray Firth - Dr. Kate Thompson
Contact:
Venue for in-person meetings:
Partick Burgh Hall, 9 Burgh Hall Street, Partick, Glasgow G11 5LW (click here for a map of the venue and surrounding area). Please note we ask attendees for a suggested donation of £3 (£1 for students) to help cover room hire costs.
