HISTORY. Conference on 'Species history: introductions and extinctions since the Ice Age'. SNH Conference Centre, Battleby, Perth. Details from Mrs M. Richards, University of St Andrews, Institute for Environmental History, St John's House, South Street, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9QW. (including display of winning entries in 'Bird Illustrator of the Year' and 'The Richard Richardson Award' competitions). The Mall Galleries, The Mall, London SW1 Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission £2.00 (free to SWLA members). 16th-18th August BRITISH BIRDWATCHING FAIR. Egleton Nature Reserve, Rutland Water, Leicestershire. 31st August to 1st September SCOTTISH BIRDWATCHING FAIR. Vane Farm RSPB Reserve, Kinross. Details from RSPB Scottish Office, 17 Regent Terrace, Edinburgh EH7 SBN. Seabirds in the Marine Environment. Glasgow, Scotland. Details from Dr J. B. Reid, JNCC, 17 Rubislaw Terrace, Aberdeen ABI IXE. 6th-8th December BTO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & AGM. Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick. Details from BTO, The Nunnery, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2PU. 3rd-5th January BTO RINGING AND CONFERENCE (in association with the African Bird Club, the Neotropical Bird Club, the Oriental Bird Club and the Ornithological Society of the Middle East). Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick. Details from BOU or BTO.
