Golden Oriole painting by Robert Gillmor

This is the first time a Birds of Berkshire report has had the benefit of a painting by Robert Gillmor on the cover. In the past the use of limited colours has meant that the artwork has not been available for anyone to enjoy. The beautiful painting of a Golden Oriole reproduced here (note the original is of much greater quality than a website image can reproduce - click the image for a larger version) will shortly be available for sale and anyone interested in purchasing the picture should register their interest with Colin Wilson and he will keep you informed about arrangements in due course.

We anticipate the original will be available to view at ROC meetings from the beginning of the new season, 13th October when John Eyre of Hampshire Ornithological Society provides a talk about Gilbert White, one of the very first ornithologists. Details are available on the Programme page. Non members are welcome to all meetings at a price of just £2, payable on the night.

Colin Wilson - 20 September 2004