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
Thursday 3 September | In person
The Reed Warblers of the Tay: A success story? - Bill Saunders
Wednesday 16 September | Online
The Birds of Islay and Jura - Peter Roberts
Thursday 1 October | In person
Talk & speaker TBA
Wednesday 14 October | Online
Telling tales with tech: a glimpse into the secret lives of seabirds - Katherine Booth Jones
Thursday 5 November | In person
The Bird Atlas project - Steve Willis
Wednesday 18 November | Online
Talking with Birds - Dan Gardoqui
Thursday 3 December | In person
Paul Baxter - Talk title TBC
Wednesday 16 December | Online
Talk & speaker TBA
Thursday 7 January | In person
Isle of May: An insight into its wildlife, history and what it’s like to live there - David Steel
Wednesday 13 January | Online
Effects of climate change on biodiversity - Dr. Kirsty Park
Thursday 4 February | In person
House Sparrows in Scotland and Norway - Susan Johnston
Wednesday 17 February | Online
Understanding Scotland’s birds of prey - Mike Thornton
Thursday 4 March | In person
Saving the Madagascar Pochard - Glyn Young
Wednesday 17 March | Online
Using citizen science data to identify targets for conservation action in European landbirds - Catriona Morrison
Thursday 1 April | In person
Talk & speaker TBA
Wednesday 14 April | Online
Monitoring Waterfowl: Technology, new developments, and the Moray Firth - Dr. Kate Thompson
Contact:
Rachael Wilbourn, email
Venue for in-person meetings:
Venue details: Glasite Hall, St Andrews Parish Church, King Street, Dundee, DD1 2JB, next to the Wellgate Centre (click here for a map of the venue and surrounding area). Parking is available on site, and details of the barrier entry code will be included with the talks reminders, which are sent out around a week ahead of each event.
