Birds
in Clyde
The website of the Clyde Branch of the SOC
Nuthatch © Zul Bhatia
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.
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 2026 |
MARCH UPDATE
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Our March total was 144 species.
This compares with 148 last March. We've now recorded 158 species this year which is one fewer than at the same time last year.
Species not seen by March 2026 but recorded by March 2025 (11): Brent Goose, Snow Goose, Lesser Scaup, Common Scoter, Iceland Gull, Hawfinch, Snow Bunting, Garganey, Black-necked Grebe, Willow Warbler and Ring Ouzel (plus Hooded Crow no longer considered a separate species).
Species seen by March 2026 not recorded by March 2025 (10): Tundra Bean Goose, Crane, Grey Plover, Common Sandpiper, Kittiwake, Bittern, White-tailed Eagle, Short-eared Owl, Redstart and Cetti's Warbler.
This compares with 148 last March. We've now recorded 158 species this year which is one fewer than at the same time last year.
Species not seen by March 2026 but recorded by March 2025 (11): Brent Goose, Snow Goose, Lesser Scaup, Common Scoter, Iceland Gull, Hawfinch, Snow Bunting, Garganey, Black-necked Grebe, Willow Warbler and Ring Ouzel (plus Hooded Crow no longer considered a separate species).
Species seen by March 2026 not recorded by March 2025 (10): Tundra Bean Goose, Crane, Grey Plover, Common Sandpiper, Kittiwake, Bittern, White-tailed Eagle, Short-eared Owl, Redstart and Cetti's Warbler.
We have our species spreadsheet available for review as usual.
Website updates
- NEW: The March 2026 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: Upcoming outings and watches include - (new) a visit to Culter Glen (23rd May), a Black Grouse watch on 12th April, a midweek outing to Kinneil Lagoon and Bothkennar Pools, Skinflats led by Donald Wilson (15th April) and a weekend-long outing to Aberdeenshire, again with Donald Wilson in May. More on our Outings Page.
- NEW: Outing organiser, Ania Owsianka reports back on the recent outing to Loch Leven - you can read her report here.
- NEW: Please note that the April Branch meeting and AGM will take place on April 13th at 7pm, not April 6th as originally advertised. We welcome Rachel Steenson as our speaker and her talk on Springtime Dippers in Midlothian. The venue is Partick Burgh Hall as usual.
- We've updated the Talks webpage with the dates and topics for our Talks programme this autumn, through into winter and early spring.
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Online Clyde Bird Report |
Next Talk (in person) |
Clyde Recording Area
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