The Club was formed in 1966 in order to promote and encourage bird-watching in the Bristol area. The Club has 600+ members and a Committee of 4 officers and 10 members to oversee the running of the Club activities. The officers and members for 2009 are:

■ Chairman: Roger White

■ Secretary: Margaret Searle

■ Treasurer: Sue Sayers

■ Membership Secretary: Judy Copeland [email protected] (Please include your name and address)

■ Elected members: Richard Belson, Richard Brown, Jane Cumming, Ed Drewitt, Phyl Dykes, Michael Johnson,

Robin Prytherch, David Wilson and Gordon Youdale.

■ Co-opted members: Charles Stapleton, Margaret Gorely.

BOC Aims

■ To publish a monthly bulletin, entitled Bird News, and an annual journal Bristol Ornithology.

■ Encourage beginners in ornithology, by assistance in the field and through special indoor meetings.

■ Support and assist conservation projects by active co-operation with local organisations.

■ Promote the establishment of special study areas at Chew Valley Lake and other suitable sites.

■ Promote field research by co-operative and individual studies.

■ Hold regular indoor and field meetings throughout the year.