Banbury Ornithological Society

We would like to thank the following photographers for allowing us to use their images in the page headers on this website:

John Ott (thousandshipz)
Steve Banks (Garter Blue)

The following members also graciously allowed use of their bird and habitat images throughout the website:

Adrian Buckel
Tony Clark
Richard Dunn
Derek Hales
Richard Hazel
Mike Pollard
Derek Woodward

This new paper, published on World Curlew Day on 21 April 2022, describes the current and historical status of the Eurasian Curlew Numenius arquata in an area of 1200 square kilometres centred on Banbury. Click here to link to the paper Read more ...

First we will hold the Banbury Ornithological Society's Annual General Meeting, quickly followed by the annual quiz - a great time to put formalities aside and enjoy a fun, convivial evening.

The changing fortunes of Curlew Numenius arquata in the heart of England in the past 100 years

11 December 2023 - Indoor Meeting at 7.30pm