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Bristol Ornithological Club

Bristol Ornithological Club (BOC) provides the opportunity to pursue your hobby and find enjoyment in birds with like-minded people through assistance in the field and at indoor meetings.

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  • 09-12-23 Saturday - Sea birds
    by Firecrest on 9th December 2023 at 6:54 pm

    Temp 9°C to 13°C  Early rain cleared to give sunshine and showers. Passage of Storm Elin brought wind gusts of 45mph. Long-tailed DuckBlack-throated DiverGannetCattle EgretBarn Owl09-12-2023 Red Kite, Shire Valley (Mike Prior)BRISTOLHotwells - Cumberland Basin:1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Redshank, 1 […]

  • 08-12-23 Friday - Black-necked Grebe
    by Firecrest on 8th December 2023 at 6:55 pm

    Temp 7°C to 10°C  Generally cloudy with the occasional shower. An 11mph WSW wind. ScaupLesser ScaupLong-tailed DuckBlack-necked GrebeJack SnipeGreat Northern Diver08-12-23 Long-tailed Duck, Barrow Tanks (Bri Thompson)BRISTOLKnowle:1 Cormorant - in flight towards docks.Clifton Down:1 Jay, 30+ […]

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