Petition to ban driven grouse shooting

A message from Dr Mark Avery...

There is a new two week old, petition calling for a ban of driven grouse shooting 

The petition was set up by Chris Packham and had already gathered over 72,000 signatures in just over a week. That's good going. But time is short because we need to get past 100,000 signatures to trigger a debate in the Westminster Parliament to raise the profile of this issue. Although in theory we have until 13 February to get to 100,000 signatures it isn't that simple as, if a general election is called (as seems likely some time this autumn) then all petitions are closed and we'd have to start again!

So I am asking for your help, please, whether you agree with the petition or not, to spread the word to your friends and colleagues.

There are two ways that you can help, please:

• sign the petition yourself
• forward details to friends, family etc

I'd be very grateful, and so would Chris, for any support. 

Dr Mark Avery

Curlew.

Meadow Pipit.

Newly observed bird behaviour

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Uganda - Pearl of Africa

Hello

Our next indoor meeting on Wednesday 7th August is an illustrated talk on Uganda by club member Paul Fuller.

'Uganda, well known for it's trips to see Gorillas but often overlooked by birdwatchers and general safari travellers in favour of other East African destinations, has snow-capped mountains, impenetrable forests, wetlands to dry savanna, good visitor facilities and friendly people giving much to offer any natural history enthusiast.

This illustrated talk shows some of the variety of birds and mammals to be seen in this fascinating country.'

The meeting will commence at 7.30pm with general notices and then Paul will provide his presentation, the venue being the Fishing Lodge at Pitsford Reservoir. Hot drinks and biscuits will be available free of charge. This meeting is open to members and non members, we look forward to seeing you there!

Regards

Neil M

Marabou Stork.

Saddle-billed Stork.

Impala.