Birds
in Clyde
The website of the Clyde Branch of the SOC
Nuthatch © Zul Bhatia
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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 |
FEBRUARY UPDATE
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Our February total was 139 species.
This compares with 136 last February. We've now recorded 144 species this year which is the same as this time last year. You'd maybe think e.g. Crane and Hawfinch were the only difference but it's more complex with a number of species missing so far, or seen earlier this year.
Species not seen by Feb 2026 but recorded by Feb 2025 (11): Brent Goose, Snow Goose, Lesser Scaup, Common Scoter, Golden Plover, Iceland Gull, Goshawk, Sand Martin, Hawfinch, Snow Bunting (plus Hooded Crow no longer considered a separate species).
Species seen by Feb 2026 not recorded by Feb 2025 (11): Tundra Bean Goose, Long-tailed Duck, Crane, Grey Plover, Common Sandpiper, Guillemot, Great Northern Diver, Bittern, White-tailed Eagle, Short-eared Owl, Chiffchaff
This compares with 136 last February. We've now recorded 144 species this year which is the same as this time last year. You'd maybe think e.g. Crane and Hawfinch were the only difference but it's more complex with a number of species missing so far, or seen earlier this year.
Species not seen by Feb 2026 but recorded by Feb 2025 (11): Brent Goose, Snow Goose, Lesser Scaup, Common Scoter, Golden Plover, Iceland Gull, Goshawk, Sand Martin, Hawfinch, Snow Bunting (plus Hooded Crow no longer considered a separate species).
Species seen by Feb 2026 not recorded by Feb 2025 (11): Tundra Bean Goose, Long-tailed Duck, Crane, Grey Plover, Common Sandpiper, Guillemot, Great Northern Diver, Bittern, White-tailed Eagle, Short-eared Owl, Chiffchaff
We have our species spreadsheet available for review as usual.
Website updates
- 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.
- NEW: The February 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: Allan Russell's outing report from last weekend's trip to Blackstoun Farm and Newshot Island can be read here.
- NEW: Our next outing is to RSPB Loch Leven with leader John Dryden on Saturday 14th March.
- NEW: Two new outings have been announced for April and May. The April outing is a midweek outing to Kinneil Lagoon and Bothkennar Pools, Skinflats led by Donald Wilson. The second is a weekend-long outing to Aberdeenshire, again with Donald Wilson. More on our Outings Page.
- 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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Clyde Recording Area
Waxwing © Andrew Russell
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