New BOC programme published for 2026-27
The new season of fascinating indoor talks and field trips is now up on the BOC website. https://berksoc.org.uk/club-news/programme/ Dip in and see what has been… Read More
BOC at Tilehurst Community Nature Fair – 11 Jan 2025
Wild Tilehurst are holding a Community Nature Fair on Saturday, 11 January 2025, 2-4pm at Tilehurst United Reformed Church Hall, Armour Road, RG31 6HN. This… Read More
BOC at Earley Green Fair, 3 August 2024
Visit the BOC stand at Earley Green Fair on Saturday 3rd August. Discover how BOC promotes the study, enjoyment and conservation of birds. We’ll have… Read More
Conservation Fund award to Lavell’s Wetland Trust– Dot Lincoln legacy
The club was grateful to former member and membership secretary Dot Lincoln who died last year and made a gift to the club in her… Read More
Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Berkshire – Your opportunity to contribute, and what the Club proposes.
Under the Environment Act 2021, local authorities are required to formulate a strategy to plan nature restoration in their area. In Berkshire, the six unitary… Read More
Robert Gillmor artworks – auction success
BOC offered six watercolours by the late Robert Gillmor MBE for sale at auction on 7th March 2024. Robert made the paintings for the covers… Read More
BOC Photographic Competition Winners 2024
The Club’s recent photographic competition was great fun. Twenty seven members entered up to four pictures each which were all judged by Derek Gale. Derek… Read More
Changes in the Berkshire Records Committee
Adrian Hickman has stepped down from the Berkshire Records Committee. Adrian brought invaluable experience from the west of the county, and was a great asset… Read More
Robert Gillmor – Auction of Six Watercolours, 7th March 2024
We are offering six watercolours by the late Robert Gillmor MBE for sale at auction, on 7th March 2024. Robert was a President emeritus of… Read More
An introduction to Berkshire Birding near Reading 2023 – a new series of local guided walks
Discover the rich birdlife of Berkshire’s varied habitats to the south and west of Reading. If you are new to birding or just want… Read More