Programmes
Field Trips – Feb 2026 to Sept 2026
Please note that all outings are for members only or those attending on a trial basis. Please let the leader know in advance if you intend coming so that they have an idea of how many to expect. This will facilitate car sharing arrangements.
| Date | Details | Leader |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 21st February 26 10am-1pm | Bute – looking for our winter gulls. A chance to practise gull ID following on from our talk on the 10th Feb. | Ron Forrester 07773470324 |
| Saturday 21st March 26 | Gigha trip – with the option of either a day trip on the 21st, or staying overnight and coming back on the 22nd. | Ron Forrester 07773470324 |
| Wednesday 15th April 2026 | LOCH WINNOCH TRIP CANCELLED due to building works on site. Now going to Baron's Haugh and Glasgow area. | Ray Eddie 07742023266 |
| Monday-Thursday 18th-21st May 2026 | 4 day/3 night trip to north east of Scotland, Accommodation at the Station Hotel, Ellon | Ray Eddie 07742023266 |
| Saturday 6th June | Warblers on Bute. Please note the earlier start.... 8am - 11am | Jackie Eddie 07816852164 |
| Saturday 11th July 2026 | Ospreys on Bute | Malcolm Newdick 07768874214 |
| Saturday 26th September 2026 | Musselburgh 8am ferry | Ray Eddie 07742023266 |
Indoor Meetings 2025/2026
Please note that all indoor meetings are held on a Tuesday night at the Museum. Doors are usually open about 7:15 for a 7:30 start. Please be sure to sign in when you enter the building.
| Date | Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 14th Oct 25 | My favourite Bute bird - an audience participation evening. Audience members can name their favourite Bute bird and say why. Our panel of local bird experts will discuss the bird, adding their thoughts and knowledge. With some nibbles. | Malcolm Newdick |
| 11th Nov 25 | Owl pellet dissection – a fascinating, microscopic delve into an owl’s diet. | Paul Unwin |
| 9th Dec 25 | A review of 12 highlights of the year. The audience are encouraged to participate again, providing their own particular highlights. Wine and cheese too. | Ray and Jackie Eddie |
| 13th Jan 26 | Why do birds lay eggs? | Malcolm Newdick |
| 10th Feb 26 | A BEGINNERS guide to gull identification. Covering: 1) the gulls regularly seen around Bute 2) How to identify them in summer and winter 3) Clues to help with immature birds | Ron Forrester, Ian Hopkins and Ray Eddie |
| 10th Mar 26 | AGM followed by a bird trivia quiz. Cheese, wine and nibbles provided | Chris Moss |