INDOOR MEETINGS 2026-2027
Our meetings take place in Elgin Library on the second Thursday of each month during October-March. Meetings start at 7:30pm. Please note that we are now returning to our former venue in Elgin library.
Meetings begin with a short discussion of notable recent sightings, followed by the main presentation. The evening finishes with the opportunity to chat with friends over refreshments.
Everyone with an interest in birds is very welcome to attend, whether or not you are a member of SOC.
There is a small admission charge of £3 for SOC members and £4 for non-members.
For enquiries and further information please contact the Moray Bird Club secretary, Keith Kingscott, at moraysecretary@the-soc.org.uk
Our 2026-27 winter programme consists of six in-person meetings in Elgin library at 7:30pm. There are also eight online talks, organised by SOC HQ, which are available to SOC members only
Wednesday 16 September | Online
The Birds of Islay and Jura – Peter Roberts
Thursday 8 October | In person
Mapping Scotland’s birds, past present and future – Steve Willis
Wednesday 14 October | Online
Telling tales with tech: a glimpse into the secret lives of seabirds – Katherine Booth Jones
Thursday 12 November | In person
Looning about – Mike Crutch
Wednesday 18 November | Online
Talking with Birds – Dan Gardoqui
Thursday 10 December | In person
Corn Buntings in Fife – Will Cresswell
Wednesday 16 December | Online
Birds and their nests – Edgar Joly (SOC Young Birder) & speaker TBA
Wednesday 13 January | Online
Effects of climate change on biodiversity – Dr. Kirsty Park
Thursday 14 January | In person
Crested Tits in Moray and beyond – Martin Cook
Thursday 11 February | In person
The Highland Cow and the Capercaillie: Lessons in large ecosystem management for the future of nature and planet Earth – Roy Dennis, OBE
Wednesday 17 February | Online
Understanding Scotland’s birds of prey – Mike Thornton
Thursday 11 March | In person
AGM & Members’ Night
Wednesday 17 March | Online
Using citizen science data to identify targets for conservation action in European landbirds – Catriona Morrison
Wednesday 14 April | Online
Monitoring Waterfowl: Technology, new developments, and the Moray Firth – Dr. Kate Thompson
WINTER OUTINGS 2026-27
Our programme of winter outings will appear here in early autumn.
Reports on previous outings:
Club outing, Findhorn Bay 16 October 2022
Club outing, Cloddach wetland 13 November 2022
Club outing, Lossiemouth 10 December 2022
Club outing, Spey Bay and Portgordon 28 January 2023
Club outing, Burghead-Hopeman 18 February 2023
Club outing, Findhorn Bay 1 October 2023
Club outing, Burghead-Cummingston 14 October 2023
Club outing, Loch Spynie RSPB Reserve 11 November 2023
Club outing, Cloddach wetland 16 December 2023
Club outing, Lossiemouth 13 January 2024
Club outing, Cullen 10 February 2024
Club outing, Scalan 1 June 2024
Club outing, Spey Bay and Kingston 19 October 2024
Club outing, Cloddach wetland 23 November 2024
Club outing, Nairn east beach 18 January 2025
Club outing, Lossiemouth 22 February 2025
Club outing, Allanreid 10 May 2025
Club outing, Troup Head 19 July 2025
Club outing, Lossiemouth 11 October 2025
Club outing, Lossie Forest 16 November 2025
Club outing, Findhorn Bay 14 December 2025
Club outing, Loch na Bo 14 February 2026
Club outing, Scalan 16 June 2026
Results of the 2026 Big Birdwatch, and a summary of all past years, can be found here:
Big Birdwatch results May 2026
Big Birdwatch all years summary