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A new Buzzard colour-ringing project has started in Central Scotland to better understand the local population and dispersal. The project is using red ring with a three letter code. If you spot a ringed bird, please report your sighting to buzzardcolourringing@gmail.com #ClydeBirding

AYR SWIFT SURVEY | SOC Ayrshire Branch will be carrying out a survey of Swifts (and, hopefully, their nests) in Ayr town centre this coming Sunday 5 July. Meet at Horizon Hotel car park, off the Esplanade, at 8am & help record sightings of this declining species #SwiftAwarenessWeek #birdingscotland

** Last chance to apply** - Application deadline is tomorrow at 5pm!

SOC has a long-standing commitment to encouraging young people to take part in Conference, recognising the valuable networking and learning opportunities it provides.Thanks to SOC Lothian Branch & an anonymous donor, 15 subsidised Conference places are available tinyurl.com/ykjh7s67 #birdingscotland

Supporting young birdwatchers to attend the SOC’s Annual ConferenceThis year, the Club's Lothian Branch and an anonymous donor, are offering support to help young birder enthusiasts attend the SOC's Annual Conference. The Conference, which takes place on Saturday 3 O...tinyurl.com

On Sat 20 June (10.30am-3.00pm), we'll be hosting an Optics Day, with Viking Optical, at SOC HQ, Aberlady. It's a great opportunity to test the latest models under field conditions & take advantage of free, expert, impartial advice to help you select the right equipment for you tinyurl.com/5ux2e282

SOC Annual Conference, 3 Oct 2026, Musselburgh. Booking essential."Celebrating 90 Years of Scottish Birdwatcher's Contributions to Ornithology",explores the diverse ways birdwatchers contribute to Scottish ornithology, such as through ringing, recording, research, arts & birding tinyurl.com/bd6jvp9f

This #VolunteersWeek we're celebrating the contributions of our extraordinary volunteers. From helping at Waterston House to running local branches, recording birds and editing publications, volunteers underpin everything we do. So a big ‘thank you’ to all our volunteers across the country!

To mark 90 years of SOC and raise funds for our charity, we've launched a new pin badge! The Peregrine was chosen in recognition of SOC’s role in the celebrated Glasgow Peregrine Project. Badges are £2 and available from SOC Headquarters, at Glasgow Peregrine Watches, or contact us to arrange p&p

This is a great opportunity to coordinate the Scottish Raptor Monitoring Scheme and work with scheme partners including SOC.

We have an Optics Loan Scheme! Open to members & non-members, the scheme offers the chance to borrow optical & acoustic monitoring kit from HQ: www.the-soc.org.uk/pages/gettin.... Why not try out binoculars, telescopes, a tripod or even an AudioMoth for your next birding trip? #opticsloanscheme

JOB OPPORTUNITY - Assistant Development Officer We're seeking an ADO to lead on our bird camp youth initiative, our winter talks programme and support our Scotland-wide network of local branches and volunteers. Details of the vacancy and how to apply can be found at goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...

It's been a busy week for spring migrants with a flurry of Swallows, House Martins & Willow Warblers, as well as the first records of returning Swifts, Tree Pipits, Yellow Wagtails, Sedge Warblers & Pied Flycatchers. Keep up to date with all the spring arrivals at www.the-soc.org.uk/pages/spring...

Where to Watch Birds in Scotland launched on this day in 2019 With 1.75 million site views since then, our free app helps beginner & experienced birders alike discover the best places to see birds across Scotland. If you haven't downloaded it yet, you can do so here www.the-soc.org.uk/about-us/app

To mark our 90th anniversary and raise vital funds for the charity, we've collaborated with artist Chris Rose #swla to produce an exclusive SOC limited edition print of his popular Crested Tit painting. Only 100 Crested Tit prints have been produced. Now available at £120 (+p&p) tinyurl.com/2r4apt58

DucklingWatch The DucklingWatch citizen science project, led by Hannah Coburn at the University of Essex, returns for its second year. Submitting your records of Mallard ducklings will help improve understanding of duckling survival rates and drivers of population trends.

LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! SOC/BTO Scottish Bird Camp applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 29th March. Open to young people aged 12-16, Camp is a fully-funded, unforgettable weekend celebrating Scotland's magnificent birdlife on the Isle of Colonsay! Apply now at www.the-soc.org.uk/pages/event/...

The latest addition to our Spring Migrants Table is the first Swallow of the year; a single bird seen at Auchenmalg Bay in Dumfries and Galloway on 17th March. You can view the full table and sign up for updates at www.the-soc.org.uk/pages/spring...

New local bird reports out now: Angus & Dundee 2020 Arran 2025 North-East Scotland 2024 These reports are filled with detailed records of their area's birdlife, interesting birding articles and stunning photos. For more info on how to get hold of copies, see: www.the-soc.org.uk/pages/local-...

SOC/BTO SCOTTISH BIRD CAMP Q&A Thursday 19th March | 6:30pm | Free | Booking essential Interested in bird camp but have questions before you apply? Join us for an informal Q&A session on Zoom to learn more about camp & ask any questions you may have. Book at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1982434183...

Spring migrants update Arrivals have been gathering pace over the last week, with the first returning Wheatears, Sandwich Terns and Manx Shearwaters being sighted. In Highland, a pair of Ospreys have made a remarkably early return to their nest site.