BB eye – In memoriam

01 July 2014
Comments Editorials One hundred years ago this month Europe entered a war that was to kill millions. Men from all walks of life, including birdwatchers and ornithologists, volunteered or were called to fight for their country and many died. Derek Niemann (Birds in a C...
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Recent reports

01 August 1985
Comments News and comment These are largely unchecked reports, not authenticated records The dates in the report refer to May unless otherwise stated. Weather, and spring migrants The pattern of high pressure to the west with consequent cool north to northwest winds established...
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Reviews

01 August 1985
Comments Reviews The Birds of Orkney. By Chris Booth, Mildred Cuthbert and Peter Reynolds. The Orkney Press, Stromness, 1984. 275 pages; 5 colour plates; 12 black-and-white plates; 24 line-drawings. £12.00.  Following the standard format for local avifaunas,...
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