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:
Online talks are held at 7.30pm; in-person talks are held at 2.30pm apart from the September and April meetings, which take place at 7.30pm
Wednesday 16 September | Online
The Birds of Islay and Jura - Peter Roberts
Thursday 17 September | In person, 7:30PM
South Atlantic and Antarctica – Chris Rollie
Thursday 8 October | In person, 2:30PM
The Glasgow Peregrine Project – John Simpson
Wednesday 14 October | Online
Telling tales with tech: a glimpse into the secret lives of seabirds - Katherine Booth Jones
Thursday 12 November | In person, 2:30PM
East Renfrewshire’s Tree Sparrows: back from the brink – a community success story – Kevin Sinclair
Wednesday 18 November | Online
Talking with Birds - Dan Gardoqui
Thursday 3 December | In person, 2:30PM
First time birding in India – Sarah Wood
Wednesday 16 December | Online
Talk & speaker TBA
Wednesday 13 January | Online
Effects of climate change on biodiversity - Dr. Kirsty Park
Thursday 14 January | In person, 2:30PM
Birdwatching holidays: Lanzarote, Iceland & Fair Isle with Monica & Tony Riden, Iain Leach and Jeremy Brock
Thursday 11 February | In person, 2:30PM
Talk & speaker to be announced
Wednesday 17 February | Online
Understanding Scotland’s birds of prey - Mike Thornton
Thursday 11 March | In person, 2:30PM
Birds of Costa Rica – John Walker
Wednesday 17 March | Online
Using citizen science data to identify targets for conservation action in European landbirds - Catriona Morrison
Thursday 8 April | In person, 7:30PM
AGM & Dumfries & Galloway birds: Gains and losses – Gavin Chambers
Wednesday 14 April | Online
Monitoring Waterfowl: Technology, new developments, and the Moray Firth - Dr. Kate Thompson
Contact:
Joan Howie
01644 420 280
Venue for indoor meetings:
Village Hall, Balmaclellan DG7 3QE (two miles east of New Galloway - click here for a map of the surrounding area)
