Oxford Ornithological Society
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The Oxford Ornithological Society collates bird records and assists with conservation in Oxfordshire, as well as running regular indoor meetings and field trips
Oxford, England
Joined January 2020
The next OOS meeting is at Exeter Hall, Kidlington - Weds 14 May @ 7.45pm: The Darwin Tree of Life Project: An ambitious attempt to sequence the full genome of every British and Irish species: Dr Liam Crowley. Starting with OOS' AGM (£2 donation non-members).
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The next OOS meeting is at Exeter Hall, Kidlington - Weds 9 Apr @ 7.45pm: Birds of the Mesozoic by Dr Juan Benito Moreno. OOS Members will be sent a Zoom link prior to the talk via email. All welcome (£2 donation non-members).
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The next OOS meeting is IN PERSON at Exeter Hall, Kidlington - Weds 12 Mar @ 7.45pm: Why Museums matter - the importance of bird collections in a changing world, by Prof Ken Norris. OOS Members will be sent a Zoom link prior to the talk via email. All welcome
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The next OOS meeting is ONLINE - Weds 12 Feb @ 7.45pm. Capercaillie Emergency in the Cairngorms (Protecting our Capercaillie) by Carolyn Robertson. OOS Members will be sent a Zoom link prior to the talk via email.
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Festival of Birds - Ancient Myths & More. Feb 4; 3.30pm @ Cheney School, Headington. More info & to book (free):
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The next OOS meeting is ONLINE - Weds 8 Jan @ 7.45pm. Dr Nina O'Hanlon (BTO): ‘Birds and Pollution’. OOS Members will be sent a Zoom link prior to the talk via email.
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🌿 Join Us for a Winter Outing this weekend . 📅 Dec 15 .📍 Eyebrook Reservoir, Rutland .⏰ 10AM meet.🅿️ SP852963. Embrace the magic of winter birding. We'll wander along the reservoir's edge, pausing at viewpoints to observe the abundant wildfowl. Members and guests welcome!.
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The next OOS meeting is ONLINE - Weds 11 Dec @ 7.45pm. Dr Anthony Lowney (Hartpury University): ‘The African Pygmy Falcon and its nesting associations with Sociable Weavers’. OOS Members will be sent a Zoom link prior to the talk via email.
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The next OOS indoor meeting is at Exeter Hall, Kidlington this Weds 13 Nov @ 7.45pm. Dr Susan Waugh (Senior Manager for the Preventing Extinctions Programme at BirdLife International) on the programme's recent work across the world.
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🌳🚶♂️ Join us for a scenic walk through Blenheim Park at 9am on Nov 17th exploring New Park, Great Park, Queen Pool, and The Lake. 🌿. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy stunning autumn views!. #BlenheimPark.#GuidedWalk #AutumnAdventures
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The latest book by @ConorMJameson, past speaker at OOS meetings, is just published: Finding W. H. Hudson - The Writer Who Came to Britain to Save the Birds.
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The 2024 Bernard Tucker Memorial Lecture is on Wed Oct 30 @ 7.45pm. Prof. Claire Spottiswoode will speak on Honeyguide-Human Cooperation. The lecture will take place on Zoom. OOS and ANHSO members will be sent a link to join the meeting beforehand.
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RT @birds_magic: See the latest blog on the new Magic Moments With Birds blog site. How birding is good for your mental health: https://t.c….
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Join us on #WorldMigratoryBirdDay this Saturday 12th October for an outing to Tring Reservoirs. We may see some departing summer visitors and some early arrivals that winter in the UK. Meet up time and details found via our website.
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THIS WEDNESDAY 9 OCT: Apologies - due to flood damage at Exeter Hall we have unfortunately had to cancel the OOS talk “The Darwin Tree of Life Project” so please DO NOT attend. This talk will take place later in the season - please look out for updates.
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The next OOS monthly talk at Exeter Hall, Kidlington. Weds 9 October @ 7.45pm: The Darwin Tree of Life Project by Dr Liam Crowley. 'An ambitious attempt to sequence the full genome of every British and Irish species'.
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OOS member Outings take place each month. The latest trip report can be found here: #OOSTeam @thameswater
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Our 2024-2025 Outings Programme starts soon with a visit to Farmoor Reservoir scheduled for Sunday 15th September. With recent sightings of Little Tern, Arctic Skua, Common Scoter, Shag and Little Stint, let's hope the current form guide continues.
ebird.org
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Come and hear Jeff Ollerton on Birds & Flowers at Exeter Hall, Kidlington, the first monthly OOS meeting of the new season. Weds 11 September @ 7.45pm. Free for members; £3 donation suggested for visitors.
Birds & Flowers: An Intimate 50 Million Year Relationship - published 13th February 2024:. 'a masterful perspective on the biodiversity and evolution of the pollination of flowers by birds. superbly written. vivid stories, plenty of knowledge, amusement, & passion for nature'
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RT @JeffOllerton: Birds & Flowers: An Intimate 50 Million Year Relationship - published 13th February 2024:. 'a masterful perspective on th….
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