Welcome to our local group website
RSPB local groups are a great way to meet friendly, like-minded people in your area while learning more about birds and wildlife.
We would love for you to join us at a meeting, or on a trip, or helping nature with hands on habitat work. Whether you are a novice wildlife enthusiast or an experienced birder, we welcome new perspectives and hope to provide a safe space to learn and share our passion of the environment. Feel free to get in touch any time!
Latest news
Field Trip: Irvine & Troon
Date: Saturday 18 November 2023, meeting at 10amWhere: Meet at Irvine Harbourside car parkFind us with What 3 Words: cares.solar.league We head for a local…
Indoor Meeting: Unravelling the Mysteries of the Short-eared Owl with Ben Darvill
When: Friday 10 November 2023, 7.15pm for 7.30pm startWhere: Argyle Community Centre, Saltcoats, KA21 5AF / also available online via Zoom (message for details) Ben Darvill…
Field Trip: Musselburgh & Aberlady
Date: Saturday 14 October 2023, meeting at 9amWhere: Meet at Dobbies Garden Centre, LasswadeFind us with What 3 Words: stuck.mats.pushes On the lookout for geese…
Indoor meeting: The Falklands with Liz Leyden
When: Friday 13 October 2023, 7.15pm for 7.30pm startWhere: Hybrid, in-person at Argyle Community Centre, Saltcoats, KA21 5AF / online via Zoom (message for details) Local…
From the blog
Laura & Hazel’s Big Birding Bonanza
Laura and Hazel used their time on the North Ayrshire group’s extended trip to Yorkshire to raise funds for the RSPB by organising a sponsored…
Feeding Garden Birds
One common question our group members often get asked is about feeding the birds – Group Leader Andy and wife, Jan have asked and answered…
Calendars for 2023 available now
We are back again with a great selection of group member photos filling the hallowed monthly pages of our group calendar. These calendars are available…
In Retrospect: RSPB Centenary Cruise 2004
Only one word can describe our Centenary Cruise on Saturday 14th August 2004 – PERFECT! The sun was splitting the skies, despite the awful weather…