Update 10th May 2006
It has been a few years
since we raised the membership rates and to be able to continue with
the work of the Dorset Bird Club it has been decided to increase subscriptions
from 1 January 2007. Single membership will be £12, joint membership
£16, Student membership £7 and junior membership £4.
If you pay by Standing Order please ensure that you inform your bank
of the change. We look forward to your continued support, which is
really appreciated.
Who Are We?
The Dorset Bird Club is
a non-profit making club run by people, both keen birdwatchers and
conservation professionals, who care about Dorset's birds, its habitats
and other wildlife.
What Do We Do?
We work for Dorset's birds
by carrying out bird recording and surveys in the County. By collating
records sent in by many individuals and site managers/observers we
are able to present an annual picture of the County's birds. By carrying
out specific surveys we are able to monitor changes in bird numbers
and distribution. At a time when many 'common' species, such as the
song thrush, the grey partridge and even the humble house sparrow,
are in decline it is very important to know what is happening with
our bird population.
We use this information,
often working with others, to actively promote conservation measures
to ensure that our birds can survive and thrive in the County. Partnership
working is very important and we have strong links with, amongst others,
the RSPB, the BTO and the Dorset Wildlife Trust.
We are a bird watching
club where like minded people can get together and just enjoy the
bird life in our County.
Covered in a DBC annual
subscription is a copy of the Dorset Bird Report.
The Report is a systematic list of the previous years' sightings and
includes a series of articles on topics such as accounts of species
new to Dorset, conservation surveys and reviews of species spreads/declines
in the County.
A newsletter, packed with the latest County bird news and articles
on birding in Dorset and beyond, is sent to all members three times
a year.
A programme of field meetings, often visiting sites which are closed
to the public and indoor meetings with lectures and occasional quizzes,
are run throughout the year.
Small grants (£25-£300) from the Dorset Bird Club Conservation
Fund are available to anyone who is working to further the interests
of Dorset's birds, (please ask for an application form/list of terms).
Discounts are available to members on purchases from a selection of
local shops, including photographic equipment, books and outdoor clothing.
Interested?
Please complete and return
the membership form.
Membership
Form
We look forward to welcoming you.
For bird report back copies:-
contact Wendy Adams on 01929 552299
