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Research and Survey Grant applications The Endowment Fund supports amateur research projects which further the knowledge of the birds of Scotland. The deadline to submit your application is 31st January. For more details and to apply, please visit: the-soc.org.uk/pages/research…

Scottish Birdwatchers' Conference 2025 The 2025 conference will be held in Inverness on Saturday 15 March, hosted by SOC Highland Branch in collaboration with BTO Scotland. For more information and to book your place, visit the-soc.org.uk/pages/event/sc…

We are pleased to announce that Trish Burnet is now an official staff member working with us as our Visitor Experience Officer on Wednesdays and Thursdays at Waterston House. We are excited to have her on board and look forward to the continued positive impact she will have.

Borders Bird Report 2023 is now available 2023 in the Borders saw the second highest species total, four new species and the rediscovery of Marsh Tits. The report is priced at £13 (plus £3.25 p&p). For full details of how to get hold of your copy, visit the-soc.org.uk/pages/local-re…

Settle in with us 5-8pm tonight at SOC Headquartes as we celebrate Jólabókaflód (Christmas Book Flood), the giving and receiving of books at Christmas. Enjoy a delicious hot chocolate as you browse the latest nature-themed literature and festive offerings in our shop. Free event.

This is a great time of year to look out for wildfowl, with our new cover photo by David Bennie superbly capturing the Goldeneye's vivid eye and bottle green head in the low winter sun. Looking for somewhere to go birding this winter? Check out our app: the-soc.org.uk/pages/birding-…

Great to see Will's research, supported by our Endowment Fund, on Rock Doves in the Outer Hebrides published. The Fund supports projects studying or conserving Scotland's birds, with applications open until 31 January 2025. Find out more and apply at the-soc.org.uk/pages/research…

SOC Members' Talk - Wednesday 15th January at 7:30pm All of our members should have received details of the upcoming online talk this Wednesday evening, where we will be joined by Barbara Mearns who will be talking about some of the world's early ornithologists.

#BigGardenBirdwatch weekend is here! While today was not a day to be looking out for garden birds, you still have the rest of the weekend to find just an hour of calm to do your count. You can find out more and submit your count at rspb.org.uk/whats-happenin…

WATERSTON HOUSE OPEN TODAY 25/01/25 After yesterday’s red weather warning covering Scotland's central belt, due to Storm Éowyn, Waterston House is open today as usual. Our current (winter) opening hours are 10am - 4pm, Wednesday - Sunday.

🚨 Final call for Research & Survey Grant applications 🚨 📅 31 Jan deadline The SOC Endowment Fund supports amateur research into Scottish birds. Research addressing questions raised in our Knowledge Gaps Database are particularly welcome. Apply at the-soc.org.uk/bird-recording…

Join us & BTO Scotland for the Scottish Birdwatchers' Conference in Inverness on 15 March. Talks will highlight the variety of habitats in Highland & the birds they support, including Capercaillie, Slavonian Grebe & Golden Eagle. Book your place today at the-soc.org.uk/pages/event/sc…

It’s #WorldWetlandsDay & a chance to spotlight important habitats for Scotland’s bird species such as estuaries, ponds & peatland. Discover wetlands: the-soc.org.uk/get-involved/w… or contribute to waterbird conservation through Wetland Bird Surveys (WeBS)?: bto.org/our-science/pr…

While many birds are yet to establish territories or find partners, some are already well into their breeding cycles. Common Crossbill may well be on nests by February. For more birds to look out for in February, see our birding calendar: the-soc.org.uk/pages/birding-…

Now Published, the 2023 North-East Scotland Bird Report + Covering the Ornithological Year 2023 + Mammals, Amphibians, Reptiles, Butterflies, Dragonflies and Damselflies in North-East Scotland, 2022. For details on how to obtain your copy see tinyurl.com/yuryauta

Join the flock over on Bluesky bsky.app/profile/scotti… for the latest updates from SOC, our friends & partners #ornithology #birdingscotland . You can still find us on Facebook facebook.com/ScotlandsBirdC… and Insta instagram.com/socaberlady/