Tidal pools, Aberlady Bay
Group walks 2026
Themed Nature
Birds on the move
Aberlady Bay
A guided walk looking at birds arriving and departing at Aberlady Bay
Date: Thursday August 27, 2026
Time: 9am to 12pm
Meet: Aberlady Nature Reserve car park
With: Scottish Ornithologists’ Club
August will see many bird species on the move, passing through Scotland or arriving to spend the autumn and winter months. On the walk we will be looking out for a range of species including wading birds, wildfowl and smaller birds present in and around Aberlady Bay and the surrounding area.
The walk will be around 5 miles in length, on good but occasionally uneven footpaths and at a gentle slow pace, with plenty of opportunities to stop and observe the birdlife.
More information
Bring your own binoculars if you have a pair but there will be binoculars available to borrow on the day.
Good footpaths but occasionally uneven and rough. Boots are recommended.
No dogs please.
Walk suitable for ages 12 – 99.
Toilets are available at the meeting point.
There are no cafe facilities available on this walk.
What to bring
Bring binoculars if you have them – binoculars will be available to borrow.
Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. You may also wish to bring water and a snack.
Getting there
The meeting point is in the small car park at Aberlady Bay nature reserve just off the A198, approximately 1 km east of Aberlady village. East Coast bus services 124 and X5 stop at the car park. If you choose to bring your car, the Nature Reserve car park has very limited spaces so please park responsibly. What3Words: ///driven.showrooms.ferrets
With... Scottish Ornithologists’ Club
The Scottish Ornithologists’ Club (SOC) exists to promote the study, enjoyment and conservation of wild birds and their habitats across Scotland.
On the face of it, the SOC is a birdwatching club with 15 local branches across the country and a growing membership of over 3500. We bring together like-minded individuals with a passion for birds, nature and conservation, through a programme of talks, outings, conferences and via the Club’s quarterly members’ journal, Scottish Birds. We are heavily dependent on keen volunteers and the support of our membership.
Find out more from our website at www.the-soc.org.uk