About Us
West Galloway SOC hold monthly meetings throughout the winter in Stranraer Library for an interesting, varied range of informal talks, films & presentations.
We also have regular outdoor excursions across the region, especially throughout the summer.
Details of both indoor and outdoor events can be found on the events page of this site. We are a friendly group and welcome new members of all ages and birding abilities.
Dumfries and Galloway Bird Report No.21
Published in 2012, DGBR 21 includes bird records for the county from 2010 and features artwork by Paul Collin and photographs by Brian Henderson, Patrick Whalley, David Ledan, and Boris Penot.
It costs £6 for SOC members and £8 for non-members, and is available:
- By post (please add £1.50 p&p) from Peter Swan (3 Castle View, Castle Douglas, DG7 1BG. Tel 01556 502144, email). Please make cheques payable to "SOC Dumfries & Galloway Branches".
- From West Galloway SOC (see contact page)
- From Waterston House, WWT Caerlaverock or RSPB Mersehead. Please phone to check availability before travelling.
About the SOC
The Scottish Ornithologists' Club plays a central role in Scottish birdwatching, bringing together amateur birdwatchers, keen birders and research ornithologists to document, study and enjoy Scotland's varied birdlife.
Membership of the SOC is open to everyone with an interest in birds in Scotland. As a member you will receive the Club's publications and be able to attend indoor and field meetings.
Subscription rates
Annual membership subscription rates are as follows:
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
| Adult (aged 18 or over) | £25 |
| Family (two adults and all juniors living at the same address) | £35 |
| Junior/Student (aged 17 or under, or student aged 18-24 and in full-time education) | £10 |
| Concession - Pensioner (of an age to draw the State Retirement Pension) or Unwaged (and claiming benefit) | £16 |
| Joint Concession (two members entitled to concession and living at the same address) | £21 |
| Life | £500 |
| Life Family | £700 |
| Library/Institution | £40 |
Full membership details and an application form can be found on the SOC Membership page.