Welcome to Birds in Clyde |
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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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The Clyde List 2025We are delighted to introduce a new feature for 2025.
Lister and patch watcher, Donald Wilson will be our guide, taking us through the year as he tracks all the species seen in the Clyde in 2025. NEW: The second article is available now and you can also peruse the current species tally too. Part one can be read here. |
Kingfisher © John Chapman
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The Online Clyde Bird Report now includes 2009 |
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Website updates
- NEW: Our report from February's outing to WWT Caerlaverock is now available here. Our report from January's outing to North Ayrshire is also available here. Links to over 30 reports from our branch outings can be found on our Outings page too.
- NEW: The January 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!
- NEW OUTINGS: Our late May outing will be a Friday trip to the Isle of May on 30 May. Pre-booking required - Please book your space on the boat and let our outing leader know that you are confirmed on the boat. Early booking is advised. Full details here.
- Our April outing will be a midweek, overnight trip to Northumberland on 16 & 17 April. If you'd like to take advantage of a group hotel booking, please pre-book before 7th February. Full details here.
- Our March outing will be to Kinneil Lagoon and Bothkennar Pools on 23rd March. Full details are here.
- REMINDER: The autumn and early winter evening Talks schedule is in full flow. The in-person talks this season are being held in Partick Burgh Hall (note the change of venue) and start at 7.00pm (note the earlier time). Next meeting is March 3rd.
- REVISIT: Donald Wilson's What to look for: Winter - a guide to birding at in Clyde at this time of year can be read here.
Next OutingKinneil Lagoon
and Bothkennar Pools Sunday 23rd March 2025 Leader - a member of SOC Central Branch |
Online Clyde Bird Report |
Next Talk (in person)Breeding Bird Survey - everything you wanted to know (but were afraid to ask) with Steve Willis
March 3rd February 2025 at 7pm Our new venue is Partick Burgh Hall, 9 Burgh Hall Street, Partick, Glasgow G11 5LW
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