The Club was formed in 1966 in order to promote and encourage bird-watching in the Bristol area. The Club has 650+ members and a

                    Committee of 4 officers and 8 members to oversee the running of the Club activities. The officers and members for 2009/2010 are:

 

                    ■        Chairman:                        Roger White

 

                    ■        Secretary:                        Richard Belson                     

 

                    ■        Treasurer:                        Sue Sayers

 

                    ■        Membership Secretary:    Judy Copeland membership@boc-bristol.org.uk (Please include your name and address if you are

                                                                      applying for membership)

 

                    ■        Elected members:            Richard Brown, Ed Drewitt, Phyl Dykes, Michael Johnson, Robin Prytherch, Charles Stapleton,

                                                                     Jason Williams and Gordon Youdale

                                                                    

                    ■        Co-opted members:         Jane Cumming, Margaret Gorely and David Wilson

 

 

                    BOC Aims:

 

                    ■        To publish a monthly bulletin, entitled Bird News, and an annual journal Bristol Ornithology.

 

                    ■        Encourage beginners in ornithology, by assistance in the field and through special indoor meetings.

 

                    ■        Support and assist conservation projects by active co-operation with local organisations.

 

                    ■        Promote the establishment of special study areas at Chew Valley Lake and other suitable sites.

 

                    ■        Promote field research by co-operative and individual studies.

 

                    ■        Hold regular indoor and field meetings throughout the year.

 

 

                               From the Homepage, click on the PROGRAMME and CLUB NEWS to see forthcoming field meetings and other news