Birds
in Clyde
The website of the Clyde Branch of the SOC
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Whether you are new to birdwatching, an experienced birder, or somewhere in between, the purpose of this website is to get you involved and further your enjoyment of Scotland's wonderful birdlife.
The Scottish Ornithologists' Club (SOC) was established in 1936 and exists to promote the study, enjoyment and conservation of wild birds and their habitats across Scotland. This is the website of the Clyde Branch of the SOC, which coordinates recording and activities, with regular meetings and outings.
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NEW: 2023 BTO National Woodcock Survey - Can you help?
In a 2015 review of the species' breeding population status, the Woodcock was added to the UK Birds of conservation Concern Red List because of a long-term decline in breeding numbers and range. The purpose of a national Woodcock Survey 2023 is to provide an updated national population estimate and assessment of range change compared to the previous surveys in 2003 and 2013. In addition, habitat use will be investigated to improve our knowledge of habitat requirements, which can improve future woodland management for Woodcock.
A number of sites in the Clyde recording area are priority sites for this year's survey and at time of writing are not yet taken by a volunteer.
For more information on priority sites, how to get involved, sign up and about the time commitment required please visit the BTO Woodcock survey
In a 2015 review of the species' breeding population status, the Woodcock was added to the UK Birds of conservation Concern Red List because of a long-term decline in breeding numbers and range. The purpose of a national Woodcock Survey 2023 is to provide an updated national population estimate and assessment of range change compared to the previous surveys in 2003 and 2013. In addition, habitat use will be investigated to improve our knowledge of habitat requirements, which can improve future woodland management for Woodcock.
A number of sites in the Clyde recording area are priority sites for this year's survey and at time of writing are not yet taken by a volunteer.
For more information on priority sites, how to get involved, sign up and about the time commitment required please visit the BTO Woodcock survey
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Patchwork Challenge
The Patchwork Challenge is a UK patch birding challenge open to anyone who birdwatches at a regular ‘patch’. Here at the Clyde SOC Branch we are encouraging branch members and website visitors to take up the challenge - register your patch, get out finding birds in your patch and keep score! More information on how to register and keep score our patchwork challenge page |
Scottish Birdwatchers Conference 2023
Each spring, the Club arranges a Scottish Birdwatchers’ Conference, organised by a local branch of the SOC. This year it is organised by Central Scotland Branch, in conjunction with our event partner, BTO Scotland, and will be held in Stirling. The day has a great line up of speakers - full details on the SOC website
Each spring, the Club arranges a Scottish Birdwatchers’ Conference, organised by a local branch of the SOC. This year it is organised by Central Scotland Branch, in conjunction with our event partner, BTO Scotland, and will be held in Stirling. The day has a great line up of speakers - full details on the SOC website
Discussion Group
We are keen to try and set up a Clyde SOC branch Discussion Group to bring together people who are already involved in doing survey work or who would like to get involved in future fieldwork.
Some other SOC branches already have successful Discussion Groups to plan local surveys, review results, discuss atlas work and other activities.
Do let us know if you are interested in getting involved and all are welcome whatever their experience level.
We are keen to try and set up a Clyde SOC branch Discussion Group to bring together people who are already involved in doing survey work or who would like to get involved in future fieldwork.
Some other SOC branches already have successful Discussion Groups to plan local surveys, review results, discuss atlas work and other activities.
Do let us know if you are interested in getting involved and all are welcome whatever their experience level.
Website updates
- NEW: There are more detail on the website now about our next Indoor meeting. Daniel Johnston will be joining us to talk about some recent GPS tracking of Black Guillemots.
- NEW: The first grapevine summary of the new year is now available. Don't forget you can also look back at last February's summary to see what was around last year as we go into the new month. Do let us know what you find!
- NEW: A report from the recent Goose Watch outing to RSPB Loch Lomond is now on the website.
- Details of the February outing is available on the outings page.
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