Thank you to Fat Birder for the review of John Henry Gurney – A Passion for Birds: fatbirder.com/.../john-hen...

“Definitely my kind of book!”

📖 Copies here: www.nhbs.com/john-henry-g...

A remarkable life: banker, museum supporter, pioneer of raptor studies, and namesake of multiple bird species.

We are so looking forward to this event coming up on Saturday 20th September: www.nhm.ac.uk/our-science/...

Journey into the wonderful world of birds with leading conservationists and ornithologists with a full day of inspiring talks at the Natural History Museum.

Don't miss out!

🎉 Tickets now on sale for Avian Odyssey 2025!
Sat 20 Sept, Flett Theatre, Natural History Museum, London & online.

Hear frontline stories from global bird research, conservation & wildlife broadcasting leaders.

🎟In-person tickets + online streaming
🔗https://tinyurl.com/267bz7td

📷Ben Andrews

📖 The latest issue of the BOC Bulletin is out now! And available online at BioOne: bioone.org/journals/bul...

📸 Plate from Composite figures in the intaglio plates of Wilson’s
American ornithology (1808–14) by Matthew R. Halley

🚨 Call for Candidates: Chairperson of the British Ornithologists’ Club 🐦

Lead one of the world’s oldest ornithology groups (est. 1892), shape avian science, and guide vital publications & meetings. Find out more on the website.

Start: Jan 2026
📧 [email protected]
🔗 boc-online.org

🪺 Don’t miss Douglas G. D. Russell’s talk on the NHM’s legendary bird egg & nest collections! 120 species, 113 families, 250+ years of avian history. Stunning photos. Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdBk... #ornithology #NHM #birds

🕊Talk: The Founding Feathers of the Barbary Dove
Join us for a fascinating evening with Hein van Grouw.

Discover the mystery behind the Barbary Dove’s origins and how DNA is finally solving the puzzle. Expect science, history, and avian sleuthing.

🔗 More info: boc-online.org/meetings/upc...

The latest issue of the bulletin volume 145 (1) is available here: boc-online.org/bulletin/bul...

📷 Adult male Schlegel’s Asity Philepitta schlegeli adding coarse material to its nest Ankarafantsika National Park, Madagascarr 2019 (Dustin Chen)

The latest Founders of the British Ornithologists’ Club: 12 explores the life of Francis George Penrose, a physician with a passion for natural history and photography.

Read Ashley Jackson’s full piece here: 🔗 boc-online.org/founders-of-...

#Ornithology #Birdwatching #BOC #BirdMigration

The Birds of Cyprus – Third Edition by Peter Flint and Colin Richardson. Reviewed by the RAF Ornithological Society, Sandgrouse, Corax, and Birdwatch. Reviews and order here: boc-online.org/publications...
Birdwatch says: “No stone has been left unturned to ensure accuracy.”

Join us for our next talk by Douglas G. D. Russell,
Topic: "Interesting Bird Nests & Eggs – Writing a Popular Book on 250 Years of Avian Architecture"

📅 Save the date & spread the word! More information available on our website here: boc-online.org/meetings/upc...