Headquarters organises a programme of events throughout the year including Optics Days, Goosewatch events, Art Exhibitions and Bird ID Guided Walks out of Waterston House. Event details will be posted below once finalised.
For an overview of Waterston House's events programme throughout the year, please click here. As well as these events at Headquarters, the Club arranges a Spring Conference in conjunction with our partners at BTO Scotland and the nearest local branch, and an Annual Conference.
Club members benefit from discounts on events - see individual events for details. Not a member yet? Find out more about membership.
- Is Sold Out?: No
- Is Ticketed?: No
- Category: Arts
- Require Additional Info?: No
- Event Price: £12 (£10 SOC members)
- Event Time: 10am- 1pm approx.
- Event Booking Info: Advance booking essential. Please call us on 01875 871 330 to book your place.
* Apologies this event is now fully booked *
Join us to learn the basics of bird identification at Linlithgow Loch (west Lothian) where will be looking at wildfowl which winter at Linlithgow Loch, plus anything else that happens to be around. The walk will last around two –three hours and will be lead by Scott Paterson, our guided walks organiser. Scott is county bird recorder for the Perth & Kinross region and is an accomplished ornithologist with many years of experience as a professional bird ID skills trainer.
The walk will be relaxed and informal with discussion and questions encouraged and will aim to provide and enjoyable introduction to birds, bird identification and birdwatching. Numbers are limited to ten so groups won’t be too large or intimidating.
Please ensure that you come prepared for all weathers and have warm, waterproof clothing. You will also need sturdy walking boots or shoes, or Wellingtons although we will not be doing any serious hiking, but will be walking on paths which may be rough and/or muddy. If you have binoculars, please bring them, if you do not have any please let Scott know and we will arrange a loan pair.
To book a place please call the SOC office on 01875 871330 to make your payment by credit or debit card. The cost is £12 (£10 SOC members).
Interested in the walk but can't make this date or this location isn't convenient for you? Please see our full events listings for walks elsewhere, or join our guided walks mailing list to be notified about upcoming courses.
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09 December 2018
* Apologies this event is now fully booked *
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