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
Seabird research & conservation in the Firth of Forth - Emily Burton
Wednesday 16 September | Online
The Birds of Islay and Jura - Peter Roberts
Tuesday 13 October | In person
Birding and 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
Community conservation participation through Nature30 - Hannah Grist
Wednesday 18 November | Online
Talking with Birds - Dan Gardoqui
Tuesday 1 December (NB venue: St John's Church*) | In person
The East Atlantic Flyway for coastal birds - Iain Bainbridge
Wednesday 16 December | Online
Talk & speaker TBA
Tuesday 12 January | In person
Nature regeneration - Neil Metcalfe
Wednesday 13 January | Online
Effects of climate change on biodiversity - Dr. Kirsty Park
Tuesday 9 February | In person
Montane Bird Survey 2025 - Leah Kelly
Wednesday 17 February | Online
Understanding Scotland’s birds of prey - Mike Thornton
Tuesday 9 March (NB venue: SOC Headquarters**) | 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
Tuesday 13 April | In person
AGM & Watching cetaceans in Scotland - Shenaz Khimji-Wallbank
Wednesday 14 April | Online
Monitoring Waterfowl: Technology, new developments, and the Moray Firth - Dr. Kate Thompson
Contact:
David Parmee, mobile 07769 704821 (preferably by text or WhatsApp, not phone call or voicemail)
Venue for in-person meetings:
The Cornerstone Centre, St John's Church, Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4BJ (click here for a map of the venue and surrounding area). *1 December meeting venue - St John's Church main building (not the adjoining Cornerstone Centre). **9 March meeting venue: SOC, Waterston House, Aberlady, EH32 0PY. Please note that we would be grateful for a donation of at least £3 per person to defray room hire and refreshment costs.
