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 2025 |
Website updates
- NEW: The January 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: An illustrated write up from our very successful SOC Clyde Branch Outing to the Tay Reedbeds, Scone Palace and Broadwood Loch is available to read here.
- NEW: Our next outing is to Linwood Farm and Newshot Island on Saturday 7th February led by Allan Russell. The March outing is a trip to RSPB Loch Leven on Saturday 14th March. We hope you can join us.
- Donald Wilson's review of December's sightings has been uploaded and we reveal the final tally for the Clyde List for 2025. Full list here.
- We've updated the Talks webpage with the dates and topics for our Talks programme this autumn, through into winter and early spring.
Next OutingSaturday 7th February
Linwood Farm & Newshot Island (leader: Allan Russell) |
Online Clyde Bird Report |
Next Talk (in person)Monday 2nd Mar 2026 7pm
Rachel Reid – Impact of artificial light at night on avian health & physiology Jessica Young – Urban landscape influence on animal dispersal /ecological connectivity Partick Burgh Hall, 9 Burgh Hall Street, Partick, Glasgow G11 5LW
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