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 2026

AUGUST & SEPTEMBER UPDATE

Our total species for the year now stands at 197* - after 148 species were seen in both August and September. Brent Goose, Red-necked Phalarope, Curlew Sandpiper and Arctic Skua are the four new species for the year since our update for July.

Species not seen by September 2026 but recorded by September 2025 (18): Arctic Tern, Avocet, Black-necked Grebe, Cattle Egret, Dotterel, Fulmar, Hawfinch, Honey-buzzard, Iceland Gull, Icterine Warbler, Lesser Scaup, Puffin, Snow Bunting, Spoonbill, Storm Petrel, White Stork, Wryneck (plus Hooded Crow no longer considered a separate species).

Species seen by September 2026 but not recorded by September 2025 (6): Cetti's Warbler, Crane, Hobby*, Red-footed Falcon*, Red-necked Phalarope, Tundra Bean Goose

We have our species spreadsheet available for review as usual.

Website updates

NEW: The September 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: A September update from our Glasgow Peregrine Project team - catch up on the latest from Bonnie and Clyde, our Glasgow Peregrine pair, and their two young this year, Isa and Winston, including some great photographs and video clip!
NEW: John Simpson and Anna Wood have written an article all about the breeding attempt of a pair of Ravens in Ruchill. You can see the photos and videos and read all about it here.
NEW: Our October outing will be to Barassie and Troon in Ayrshire on Thursday 29th October.. There are more details here. More details our Outings Page.
NEW: John Dryden's report from the recent Baron's Haugh outing is now available to read here.
NEW: We are looking for a new Branch Outings Organiser, or Organisers. If you are interested, please read more about the role here.
NEW: The next Branch meeting and talk of the new autumn-winter season is on October 5th at 7pm. Our speaker is Glyn Young will tell his story of one of the world's rarest ducks, Madagascan Pochard, rediscovered in 2006 after 17 years, and the effort to secure its future. We meet in Partick Burgh Hall. The programme of talks for the coming months is here.
The Clyde Bird Reporting Panel have updated the list of species which require a written description, when seen in Clyde. See here for more on this list. Iceland Gull and Glaucous Gull both now require a written description. Little Egret no longer requires a written description.