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.

Noticeboard

Evening meetings resume soon!
Come and join us at the September meeting where we'll hear Leah Kelly's talk on the 2023 Hen Harrier survey. The in-person meetings this season will be held in Partick Burgh Hall (note the change of venue) and start at 7.00pm (note the earlier time) .
More details here.

Clyde Bird Report 2009
Clyde SOC is delighted to publish a second Clyde Bird Report this year - this time, filling the gap for 2009. You can download the report for free.

NEW: The Online Clyde Bird Report now includes 2009

Discussion Group

The discussion group are focusing on eight species - you can see them in the graphic. Even if you aren't part of the discussion group, we are all encouraged to report sightings of these species.

Future dates for the group meetings will be announced soon.

Website updates

NEW: The August 2024 Grapevine records have now been added to the website. As summer turns to autumn our geese will start to return any day now! The first Pink-footed Geese were seen on 6th September last year (4th September in 2022, 16th September in 2021). 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: Our report from August's outing to RSPB Baron's Haugh is now available here - read all about the 57 species were that were recorded. Links to over 30 reports from our branch outings can be found on our Outings page too.
NEW: John Simpson has sent over a summer update on the Glasgow Peregrine Project - including more about the ringing, fledging and dispersal of the four chicks. Read the update here.
NEW: Our next outing is to Cramond Island on 10th September. The outing is being led by Donald Wilson. October's outing will be to Ardmore Point with Sandy McNeil.
Diary at the ready! The autumn and early winter evening Talks schedule has now been published. The in-person talks this season will be held in Partick Burgh Hall (note the change of venue) and start at 7.00pm (note the earlier time). The first talk, on 9th September, is with Leah Kelly who will bring us the 2023 Hen Harrier survey results. More details and dates on the Talks page.