The Bristol Ornithological Club (BOC) was founded, in 1966, and a Charity 1205862 in 2023.
- To promote, and encourage the study of ornithology in all its branches in the Bristol and district area.
- To hold regular outdoor meetings and longer holiday trips throughout the year and winter indoor meetings.
- To publish; a monthly bulletin Bird News; annually, the Avon Bird Report (in conjunction with Bristol Naturalists’ Society); occasionally a journal Bristol Ornithology* and other submissions deemed appropriate by the General Committee. All publications may be in an electronic format.
- Helping and encouraging those new to bird watching (birding) by sharing knowledge and identification skills.
- Supporting and assisting conservation projects through active co-operation with local organisations and national ornithological bodies e.g. Bristol Naturalists’ Society, Bristol Water, Avon Wildlife Trust, BTO.
- Promoting field research through co-operative and individual studies.
- Creating and updating a Club web site to promote the Club’s activities and to facilitate and widen birding activities more generally
* (*Bristol Ornithology will take the form of papers and short notes by members.)
Our Constitution and Policies
General Committee for 2024
- Chairman – Alastair Fraser
- Secretary – Gareth Roberts
- Treasurer – Keith Williams
- Membership Secretary – Judy Copeland
Elected members
Graham Blacker, Di Bunniss, Alan Craddock, Jane Cummings, Geoff Hardman, Nick Hawkridge, Alison Hooper, Mike Jackson, Robin Martin, Linda Moysey
Co-opted member
Robert Hargreaves
If you would like to be considered for the committee, or are willing to help on a co-opted basis, drop us a line via the contact us page.
The Aims of the Club
- To promote, and encourage the study of ornithology in all its branches in the Bristol and district area.
- To hold regular outdoor meetings and longer holiday trips throughout the year and winter indoor meetings.
- To publish; a monthly bulletin Bird News; annually, the Avon Bird Report (in conjunction with Bristol Naturalists’ Society); occasionally a journal Bristol Ornithology* and other submissions deemed appropriate by the General Committee. All publications may be in an electronic format.
- Helping and encouraging those new to bird watching (birding) by sharing knowledge and identification skills.
- Supporting and assisting conservation projects through active co-operation with local organisations and national ornithological bodies e.g. Bristol Naturalists’ Society, Bristol Water, Avon Wildlife Trust, BTO.
- Promoting field research through co-operative and individual studies.
- Creating and updating a Club web site to promote the Club’s activities and to facilitate and widen birding activities more generally
* (*Bristol Ornithology will take the form of papers and short notes by members.)