Where and when should we target conservation actions to reverse declining populations effectively? We explore through analyses of ringing data, field studies of breeding birds… Read More

Our exciting annual competition with the usual three categories of Flight/action, Portrait and Birds in Berkshire with prizes for 1st and 2nd and the overall… Read More

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker is in serious decline and is red-listed – our long-term studies explore the reasons for the contrasting trends of Great and Lesser… Read More

Blackbird numbers have dropped, to improve understanding, we worked closely with bird ringers to enhance surveillance in birds and mosquitoes combined with analysis of the… Read More

Keith Betton has been birding in over 100 countries and seen nearly 9000 species. He selects 80 that he thinks are particularly special.

Come along to the social for tasty seasonal refreshments, a quiz and a short talk from David Massie on a trip to Vietnam.

Mike reveals our resident British owls in folklore and fact, looking as various owls and the special techniques they have to help them hunt. It… Read More

This is Steve’s third season visiting the BOC! His final talk entitled Peregrine Falcons and Northern Goshawks has new graphics and new science!