The Ornithological Society of the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia is a registered charity (no 282938) and exists to collect, collate and publish data on all aspects of the Ornithology of the Middle East region.
OSME members receive
Our journal Sandgrouse
which....
- publishes short notes on identification and first records for the region.
- publishes papers on bird distribution, behaviour, ecology and conservation issues.
- provides bird and conservation news from the region.
- lets you know about the best birding sites in the region.
- provides a comprehensive round up of bird sightings in the OSME region.
Sandgrouse is published twice a year in spring and autumn.
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OSME Summer Meeting 2010
This year’s Summer Meeting and AGM will again be held at the BTO Headquarters (The Nunnery, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2PU, UK) on Saturday 10 July, starting at 11.00. The day's programme is in the process of being finalised but will include talks on the taxonomy of Socotran birds, birding in Saudi Arabia and Important Bird Areas in Central Asia.
There is ample free parking. The bus station is about 10 minutes walk away and the railway station about 15 minutes. Road access is via the A11 London-Norwich road, connecting with the A14 from the north and Midlands. There are regular trains on the Birmingham-Norwich line, and also from Cambridge and London Kings Cross. We look forward to seeing you there.
Featured articles from Sandgrouse
- Conservation News 27(2) Autumn 2005
- Around The Region 27(2) Autumn 2005
