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
Wednesday 9 September | In person
SWT Stenhouse Reserve - Colin Mitchell
Wednesday 16 September | Online
The Birds of Islay and Jura - Peter Roberts
Wednesday 14 October | In person
East Renfrewshire’s Tree Sparrows: back from the brink - a community success story - Kevin Sinclair
Wednesday 14 October | Online
Telling tales with tech: a glimpse into the secret lives of seabirds - Katherine Booth Jones (this will be recorded)
Wednesday 11 November | In person
The Bird Atlas project - Steve Willis
Wednesday 18 November | Online
Talking with Birds - Dan Gardoqui
Wednesday 9 December | In person
Tide Watchers: Wading birds in Dumfries and Galloway - Mark Pollitt
Wednesday 16 December | Online
Talk & speaker TBA
Wednesday 13 January | In person
The Glasgow Peregrine Project - John Simpson
Wednesday 13 January | Online
Effects of climate change on biodiversity - Dr. Kirsty Park (this will be recorded)
Wednesday 10 February | In person
Talk & speaker TBA
Wednesday 17 February | Online
Understanding Scotland’s birds of prey - Mike Thornton
Wednesday 10 March | In person
AGM & An update on the D&G swift project after 3 years - Andrew Turney
Wednesday 17 March | Online
Using citizen science data to identify targets for conservation action in European landbirds - Catriona Morrison
Wednesday 14 April | In person
Dragonflies for birders - Barbara Mearns
Wednesday 14 April | Online
Monitoring Waterfowl: Technology, new developments, and the Moray Firth - Dr. Kate Thompson (this will be recorded)
Contact:
Heather Stevenson, tel: 07425 160900
Venue for indoor meetings:
Dumfries Baptist Church Centre, Gillbrae Rd DG1 4EJ (click here for a map of the venue and surrounding area).
