ABC Conservation Fund - December 2008

The African Bird Club is very pleased to report that it has been able to make awards of more than £14,000 to 19 individuals and organisations from the conservation fund in 2008. This represents both a record number and total value of awards in a year.

Since its inception some 10 years ago, around £76,000 has been awarded to over 100 projects in 29 African countries. In recent years, awards have been made for projects in Angola, Djibouti, Eritrea, Libya, Nigeria, Rwanda and Socotra. Perhaps not unexpectedly, there have been larger numbers of awards to countries in East and Southern Africa.

These awards would not have been possible without generous donations from our members and corporate sponsors. A summary of the awards made and some of the project reports can be found here.

ABC Annual Meeting and AGM 2009

ABC's Annual Meeting and AGM will be held in Twickenham, South West London on Saturday 4th April 2009. The agenda can be found here.

ABC Library - November 2008

ABC has a modest collection of publications relating to birds and their conservation in Africa. The Club is not able to lend out the publications but will provide researchers with copies of individual articles (subject to compliance with copyright law) upon application. Further information can be found here.

Book Review - October 2008

Nicholas Drayson’s novel “A Guide to the Birds of East Africa”   A book review by Caroline Caddick

Latest ABC Bulletin - September 2008

The second issue of the ABC Bulletin for 2008, 15.2 is available. It has a record 144 pages, 11 feature articles, news and comments sections and an increased use of colour.

If you wish to receive your copy promptly, please renew your membership now if you have not already done so. It is sent only to members - click here to join or renew.