To celebrate "Darwin's Year", this is an account of how exploration brought us knowledge of the wildlife of other continents.
How ringing works and why it is important. (To be followed by a practical demonstration on 1st November - see Outdoor Meetings)
More anecdotes and insights from the well-known writer about the lesser-known aspects of bird behaviour.
Birding in New Mexico.
An account of a trip to the iconic Israeli site.
A light-hearted quiz evening, complete with refreshments.
An insight into the creation and function of the Oxfordshire reserve. CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW. We will try to re-schedule this talk later this year or next season.
The conservation of the rare endemics of these Indian Ocean islands.
The work of the government's Bird-strike Avoidance Team.
The magnificent Common Crane and its neighbours in a variety of environments.
Myths are dispelled and the reality of our resident British Owls is revealed and illustrated.
Members' bird photographs are judged by Gordon Langsbury with Dave Cromack of Buckingham Press.
Recalling the bird-dependent life of the former inhabitants, and the spectacular sea-bird colonies still to be found on the remote archipelago.
(N.B. NOW IN ROOM 109 IN PALMER BUILDING (usual room) - was to be held in the URS buildings, Whiteknights)
Continuing the series, with a close look at the more common members of the lark, pipit, wagtail and chat families.
(N.B. To be held at the Meeting Rooms at Dinton Pastures)
Indoor meetings are held fortnightly on Wednesdays starting promptly at 8.00 pm in Lecture Theatre 109 of the Palmer Building, Reading University, Whiteknights (unless stated otherwise). Doors open at 7.15pm. Members are admitted free, the usual admission fee for non-members is £2.00. Visitors are always welcome.
From M4 junction 11 take the B3270 (signposted to Earley and the University). Continue to the end of the road and turn left at the mini-roundabout onto the A327 (Shinfield Road).
From the Shinfield road entrance take the second turning on the left, then the first turning on the right and continue straight ahead for the Palmer building carpark (building 26). Maps are available on the Reading University website.
Please check with any of the following members for confirmation of events, trip leaders, meeting places or membership enquiries.
Ray Reedman 0118 986 4338
Ruth Angus 0118 989 4928
Dot Lincoln 0118 942 7563 (Membership Sec.)