Booking for the Rutland Birdfair now open.
The coach trip to the Birdfair takes place on 17th August, leaving Reading at 7 a.m. and Bray Wick at 7.30. Seats cost £34 and… Read More
Outdoor Programme for 2019-2020 now available
The Outdoor programme for the season beginning September 2019 is now posted. There are some 20 trips in all, starting in early September and lasting… Read More
Swift streets in Reading
The BOC’s Swift programme has now provided 75 boxes for schools and homes around Berkshire. With the help of SSE, who provided a tean with… Read More
NEW FOREST TRIP
Unfortunately this trip has been cancelled as the leader has been unwell.
A reprieve for the Theale Nightingales?
The company seeking to build a housing estate on the banks of Theale Main lake have withdrawn their appeal against West Berkshire Council’s refusal of… Read More
Newbury Peregrines update
Ken White reports on the Peregrines that are breeding on the BT Exchange in Newbiury this year.
Where to Watch Birds in Berkshire – just published
Newly published in 2019, the Berkshire Ornithological Club’s guide to the best bird-watching sites in the Royal County is now available.
Red Kite monitoring
Kites are being fitted with wing tags to monitor their distribution and population. Please report sightings of tagged birds to c.v.prescott@reading.ac.uk
Target species for 2019
Please record any observations of Willow Tit, Marsh Tit and Bullfinch in 2019 and send to the County Recorder or submit online.
Outdoor Programme 2018-19
The new programme is now on-line for you to see. As usual, there is a nucleus of coach outings which will take us to locations… Read More