Borders Bird Report:
Editor:
Richard Jackson
Published by:
SOC Borders branch
Latest issue:
No. 40 (2023) print and digital
Available from:
Printed copies are available from Malcolm Ross, 24 Netherbank, Galashiels, TD1 3DH at £13 plus £3.25 P&P. Cheques should be made payable to SOC Borders Branch. Alternatively copies are available at Waterston House, SOC Headquarters.
A PDF version is available here. If you download the PDF and are not intending to buy a printed copy, Borders Branch requests a donation to help finance the report. Account details for the donation are:
Scottish Ornithologists' Club (Borders Branch)
Sort Code 80-06-88
Account Number 00794554
We would appreciate if you referenced your payment as follows: BBR23 followed by your initial(s) and surname e.g. BBR23RMJACKSON. Please notify us of your BACS payment by sending an email to the Borders Treasurer.
2023 was another excellent year for birds within the Borders region on a number of fronts.
- The second highest ever species total in a year (228 species)
- Another four species seen in Borders for the first time
- The best period for scarce seabirds for many years and a large influx of Waxwings
As well as full details on all the species seen, there are sections on overall analysis, the regular ringing report, a number of finder’s accounts and a special report on the rediscovery of Marsh Tits in Scotland.
The Report is illustrated with colour photographs taken by local birders and is generously supported by graphs depicting trends of species records in recent years, as well as tetrad maps for selected species.
First year of publication:
1980
Back issues:
Contact Malcolm Ross (as above).