Birds in Clyde

Welcome to Birds in Clyde

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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The Clyde List 2025

DECEMBER UPDATE
Lister and patch watcher, Donald Wilson is our guide, taking us through the year as he tracks all the species seen in the Clyde in 2025.

NEW: A review of Decembers' sightings, the thirteenth article in this series, is available now. You can also review the final species tally too.

Bittern © Rob Swift

Website updates

NEW: Our next outing is to Linwood Farm and Newshot Island on Saturday 7th February led by Allan Russell. The March outing is a trip to RSPB Loch Leven on Saturday 14th March. We hope you can join us.
Donald Wilson's review of December's sightings has been uploaded and we reveal the final tally for the Clyde List for 2025. Full list here.
The December 2025 grapevine records have now been added to the website. You can check back on our Grapevine archive under the "Recording & Reporting" section in the navigation. Do let us know what you find this month.
We've updated the Talks webpage with the dates and topics for our Talks programme this autumn, through into winter and early spring.