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The Somerset Ornithological Society is an organisation whose aims are to further the study of birds and to assist in their preservation. Find out more about us and join us by becoming a member.

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  • The Last Song of the Nightingale
    12th Dec 2018

    Katie Stacey and Luke Massey, of Sunbittern Media, are working on a Crowdfunded documentary, called ‘The Last Song of the Nightingale,’ one of Britain's best loved birds, whose song has established itself firmly in British heritage. They need to raise funds to complete the work, and perhaps you can help.


  • SOS Members’ Day and AGM 2018
    29th Aug 2018

    Our second Member's Day will take place on Saturday 15th September, between 1.30 and 5.30 p.m.


  • BTO South-west Conference
    22nd Dec 2017

    The BTO South-west Conference will take place on Sunday 18th March 2018, Chaired by our President, Stephen Moss.

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Field Trip: Greylake & West Sedgemoor RSPB Reserves

19th Jan 2019 10:00 Walk RSPB

Winter Birds and Seashore Wildlife

21st Jan 2019 10:30-12:30 Walk SWT

The Taunton Peregrines

24th Jan 2019 19:30 Talk SOS

Big Wetland Duck Watch

2nd Feb 2019 10:00-12:00 Misc. RSPB

Shapwick Heath

10th Feb 2019 13:30-15:30 Walk SWT

Cape Wrath - The Brink of Conservation

12th Feb 2019 19:30-21:30 Talk SWT

Catcott Wintering Wildlife

13th Feb 2019 10:00-12:00 Walk SWT

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