Robert Gillmor, MBE
We are deeply sorry to hear of the death on 8th May of Robert Gillmor, President emeritus of the Club and a member since 1948. Robert… Read More
BOC’s 75th Anniversary Celebration
Seventy five years ago the Reading Ornithological Club (now Berkshire Ornithological Club) was founded. To mark the anniversary, on Wednesday 2nd February, two of our… Read More
Recordings of BOC talks available online
We are delighted to announce that many of our recent illustrated talks are now available to watch online. These talks are part of our full… Read More
Greenham Common ground-nesting birds
How birdwatchers can help protect the special ground-nesting birds on Greenham and Crookham Commons this summer.
Virtual Birdfair: Conor Jameson Goshawk update
With no Birdfair this year, the organisers have made available a great deal of material as a Virtual Birdfair Three years ago, Conor Jameson spoke… Read More
Now, here’s something we all can do… International Dawn Chorus Day
Youth member, Finley Hutchinson, writes… As some of you may already know, International Dawn Chorus Day is coming up soon, every year taking place on… Read More
BOC surveys will be postponed this Spring
To comply with government advice to minimise the time spent out of the home, we will not be asking members to carry out bird surveys… Read More
Last Two Indoor Meetings – Cancelled
The last two indoor meetings of this season, on March 18th and April 1st, have both been cancelled following government advice on coronavirus. The photographic… Read More
Two Rivers Press – Discount for BOC Members
Two Rivers Press is currently celebrating its 25th birthday with a 25% discount on 25 titles. It is also offering BOC members a further 10%… 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