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SOC plays a central role in Scottish birding, with the aims of studying, recording and enjoying Scotland's varied birdlife. The account is no longer active.
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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 https://t.co/XcjW6dvdQb
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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: https://t.co/6Dac0NauZd
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It’s #WorldWetlandsDay & a chance to spotlight important habitats for Scotland’s bird species such as estuaries, ponds & peatland. Discover wetlands: https://t.co/yUV0ULdgH2 or contribute to waterbird conservation through Wetland Bird Surveys (WeBS)?: https://t.co/iZb79cMGvs
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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 https://t.co/FfGmS4jtHm
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🚨 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 https://t.co/es7G86X1RG
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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.
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#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 https://t.co/ewQROB6nKI
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We hope to be able to welcome visitors back to the centre on Saturday assuming the weather warning has been downgraded. We'll provide an update on Saturday morning to confirm whether we're open.
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Waterston House will be closed tomorrow (Friday 24th January) due to the red weather warning making travel unsafe. In the meantime, admin staff will still be reachable by phoning 01875 871 330.
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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.
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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
SOC's Endowment Fund The Endowment Fund was established in 1966 from gifts and bequests with the specific purpose of supporting ‘the advancement of ornithology’. The principal objectives of the fund...
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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: https://t.co/2zH2SBRrF0
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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.
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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 https://t.co/cofjC5G78Y
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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.
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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 https://t.co/FfGmS4k1wU
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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: https://t.co/6DcFsritCk
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The project relied on North-East Scotland volunteers as well as acoustic recording units to monitor the birds. The paper can be found in the latest issue of Scottish Birds Vol. 44(4) and is also available at
the-soc.org.uk
Below is a link to download a PDF of an article on Nightjars in North-east Scotland by Alan Knox. It was featured in Scottish Birds Vol. 44(4) December 2024. NIGHTJARS IN NORTH-EAST SCOTLAND
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Nightjar are at the northern edge of their range in Scotland, previously being confined to the south of the country. However, a new 11-year North-East Scotland study led by Alan Knox reveals their occurrence in the area and the first successful breeding in nearly 100 years.
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