Indoor Meetings 2010/2011

29th Sept 2010 - Ray Reedman, BOC member: Some Whys & Wherefores of Bird Migration

Reading University, Palmer 109
As millions of birds outside are on the move, we take a look at some of the questions raised by this phenomenon.

13th Oct 2010 - Su Gough, BTO: Wildlife of European Mountains

Reading University, HUMSS 27
Su is a professional researcher, but this talk reflects her personal enthusiasm for the high altitudes

27th Oct 2010 - Dickie Duckett, BOC member/photographer: Recent Travels of a Wildlife Photographer

Reading University, HUMSS 27
Dickie has collected a miscellany from a variety of trips to take us to several corners of the wild world.

10th Nov 2010 - AGM with Gordon Langsbury, BOC President: The Way of a Wader

Reading University, HUMSS 27
After the formalities, Gordon will take a look at one of his greatest passions, the waders of Europe.

24th Nov 2010 - Mike Lane, Freelance photographer & lecturer: A Lane in Brazil

Reading University, Palmer 109
Mike strolls down another of his classic lanes to bring us his views of Brazilian birds.

8th Dec 2010 - Christmas Social

Earley, St Peters Community Room
The “pistols on the table” quiz evening. Good entertainment plus a steep learning curve for most of us - and appetising grub too!

5th Jan 2011 - Colin Humphrey, BOC member/photographer: Our Africa

Reading University, Palmer 109
Colin presents photographs and recollections of the long periods which he and his wife have spent in Africa.

19th Jan 2011 - Mike Dilger, BBC One Show presenter: Trials & Tribulations of a Natural History Presenter

Reading University, Palmer G10
An illuminating and sideways look at what it takes to produce very cheap and cheerful wildlife on television. Behind the scenes film-clips, a bit of bean-spilling, and answers to some of the questions you didn’t dare ask.

2nd Feb 2011 - Alan Parfitt, formerly of RSPB: The Making of Otmoor

Reading University, Palmer 109
Beaten by the snows of 2009, Alan will try again to tell us the inside story behind the rebirth of RSPB Otmoor.

16th Feb 2011 - Ken Norris, University of Reading: The Ecology of Tropical Birds

Reading University, Palmer 109
Ken returns to share with us more of his insights into aspects of his research and conservation projects.

2nd Mar 2011 - The Atlas team: Winners & Losers

Reading University, Palmer 109
A report on the first findings from the work done over the past few years to survey the birds of Berkshire.

16th Mar 2011 - Photographic Competition: Judged by Gordon Langsbury and David Cromack

Reading University, HUMSS 27
As the challenges of our two professional judges raise the standards, this feast of bird photos just gets better.

30th Mar 2011 - Mike Leach, Freelance photographer & lecturer: Owls of the World (Owls part 2)

Reading University, Palmer 109
Pictures, knowledge and entertainment - Mike is back by popular demand to finish the story begun last year.

13th Apr 2011 - Identification Workshop

Dinton Pastures, Events Room
The focus of this “improve and revise” workshop will be on the more common finches and buntings.

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Venues

Unless otherwise stated, meetings will take place at Reading University, but a variety of rooms will be used – rooms 109 and G10 in Palmer Building and room 27 in Humanities Building (HUMSS). Please check for each meeting that you are going to the right room. The map provides more information. Meetings will start at 8.00pm, with doors open from 7.15pm. Members are admitted free, the usual admission fee for non-members is £2. Visitors are always welcome.

Directions

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: P4 is recommended for the Palmer Building. For the HUMSS building there is a drop-off space and limited parking in P5. P6 would suit those coming from Pepper Lane. P2 is equidistant from either building. Please see the map for more information, or visit the Reading University website.

Contacts

Please check with any of the following members for confirmation of events, trip leaders, meeting places or membership enquiries.
Ray Reedman 0118 986 4338
Dot Lincoln 0118 942 7563 (Membership Sec.)

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