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01 March 2009 Comments News and comment Species new to Britain Records of species or subspecies new to Britain are assessed in the usual way, but are then sent to the Records Committee of the British Ornithologists' Union. Acceptance by the BOURC has to be unanimous and publication of such r...

The British Birds Rarities Committee: a review of its history, publications and procedures

01 March 2009 Comments ABSTRACT The origins and history of the BBRC, and some of the influences which have shaped its development, form the core of this review. Also examined are data deriving from its activities and publications; comparisons with the methods and experiences...

Purple Martin on Lewis: new to Britain

01 March 2009 Comments Open Access ABSTRACT A juvenile Purple Martin Progne subis was found at the Butt of Lewis,Western Isles, on 5th September 2004 and was still present the following day.This represents the first record of this distinctive North American hirundine for Britai...

Foraging behaviour of Pomarine Skuas off the Suffolk coast in winter 1999/2000

01 March 2009 Comments Main paper ABSTRACT Pomarine Skuas Stercorarius pomarinus occur regularly in small numbers in the southern North Sea during the winter months. During winter 1999/2000, exceptional numbers, up to 25, were present along the coast of Suffolk between Decembe...

British Birds – March 2007

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Letters

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Recent reports

01 February 1989 Comments News and comment As announced last month (Brit. Birds 82: 39), this feature will resume next month, with the account of events during October 1988. ...

Recent reports

01 February 1989 Comments News and comment This summary covers the period 3rd-12th January 1989 These are unchecked reports, not authenticated records. King Eider Somateria spectabilis Tayport (Fife), 10th, with up to 30,000 Eiders S. mollissima. Surf Scoter Melanitta perspicillata Harl...

News and Comment

01 February 1989 Comments News and comment Opinions expressed in this feature are not necessarily those of 'British Birds'. A competition for conservation. If you are a university student planning an expedition abroad which is concerned with wildlife conservation and which will involve ...

Birdcraft. 2. Pishing and squeaking

01 February 1989 Comments Main paper The aim of this occasional series is to pass on tips which may improve readers' fieldcraft when birdwatching. For each topic, the authors will not only have drawn on their own experience, but also summarised advice gleaned from other specialists.Attrac...

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Rarities committee news

The British Birds Rarities Committee: a review of its history, publications and procedures

Purple Martin on Lewis: new to Britain

Foraging behaviour of Pomarine Skuas off the Suffolk coast in winter 1999/2000

British Birds – March 2007

Letters

Recent reports

Recent reports

News and Comment

Birdcraft. 2. Pishing and squeaking

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