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
Wednesday 16 September | Online
The Birds of Islay and Jura - Peter Roberts
Monday 5 October | In person
What’s the point of a nest? Recent insights into inter-specific nest variation - Catherine Sheard
Wednesday 14 October | Online
Telling tales with tech: a glimpse into the secret lives of seabirds - Katherine Booth Jones
Monday 2 November | In person
SOS Puffin: saving puffins from invasive plants in the Firth of Forth - Helen Anderson
Wednesday 18 November | Online
Talking with Birds - Dan Gardoqui
Monday 7 December | In person
Title TBA - Alex Brighten
Wednesday 16 December | Online
Talk & speaker TBA
Tuesday 12 January | In person (joint with local RSPB Members Group) (NB venue: Zoology Lecture Theatre*)
The New BTO Bird Atlas - Steve Willis
Wednesday 13 January | Online
Effects of climate change on biodiversity - Dr. Kirsty Park
Monday 8 February | In person
Seabird tracking at Whinnyfold - Sophie Bennett
Wednesday 17 February | Online
Understanding Scotland’s birds of prey - Mike Thornton
March
With the SOC/BTO Spring Conference in Aberdeen on 6 March, there will be no indoor branch meeting this month.
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 & The Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve - Simon Ritchie
Wednesday 14 April | Online
Monitoring Waterfowl: Technology, new developments, and the Moray Firth - Dr. Kate Thompson
Contact:
John Wills
01467 651296
Venue for in-person meetings:
Meeting Room 1, The Sir Duncan Rice Library, University of Aberdeen, Bedford Road, AB24 3AA - click here to view a map of the venue and surrounding area. *The January meeting, held in conjunction with the local RSPB group, will be held at Zoology Lecture Theatre, Tillydrone Avenue, Aberdeen AB24 2TZ (map). Please note we ask attendees for a suggested donation of £1 students/£2 SOC members/£3 non-members to help cover room hire costs.
