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Highland Birds

Welcome to the home of SOC Highland branch
                                                                                                                            (​Capercaillie by David Whitaker)

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Welcome to Highland Birds

The Scottish Ornithologists' Club 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 Highland Branch of the SOC, which coordinates recording and activities, with regular meetings and outings.

Highland is the largest recording area in Scotland and supports a huge range of habitats which in turn host a wide range of species, many of which are extremely rare in other parts of Scotland. 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.
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Who we are

This website is run by members of the SOC Highland group for the benefit of members and non-members in the Highlands and visitors from further afield.

Bird recording

We promote the use of Birdtrack to record bird sightings throughout the region. To submit records please contact the Highland recorder.
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The Highland recording area
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​Looking after Highland's birds


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  • Recording
    • The Highland List
    • The Highland Recording Area
    • Submitting records >
      • Rarities
      • HRC description species
      • Highland SOC Species Focus 2021
      • Gazetteer
  • Blog
  • Events
    • Evening talks
    • Field trips
  • Where to go
    • Inverness-shire >
      • Fort George and Whiteness
      • In and around Inverness
    • Badenoch and Strathspey >
      • Speyside in general
      • Badenoch and Strathspey
      • Northern Cairngorms
    • Easter Ross >
      • Easter Ross in general
      • Chanonry Point
      • Tarbat Ness
    • Wester Ross >
      • Ullapool and Gruinard Bay
      • Gairloch, Loch Ewe and Loch Maree
      • Loch Kishorn
    • Lochaber >
      • Fort William
      • Canna
      • Eigg
      • Rum
    • Skye and Lochalsh >
      • Lochalsh
    • Sutherland >
      • Southeast Sutherland
      • Melvich
      • Kyle of Tongue
      • Assynt
      • Loch Eriboll
  • Gallery
    • 2010-present
    • 2000-2009
    • 1990-1999
    • 1980-1989
    • Dark ages - 1979
  • Publications
    • Highland Bird Report
    • Highland Bird News
    • Books
  • Contact
    • Join the SOC
  • Links
  • Website history
  • Blog