Updates: People

ENGLAND

UK/England Organizations

 The British Ornithologists’ Union (BOU)
Although the BOU is not a person, its new postal address is posted here for want of a more appropriate category.  The new postal address is:
Lytchett House, 13, Freeland Park, Wareham Road, Poole, Dorset, BH41 6FA, UK

 Please note that as a result of its move to this new postal address the entry for the BOU in The Birdwatcher’s Yearbook 2027 will move from its current position inWales Organizations, toUK/England Organizations

Devon

RSPB Exeter & District Local Group
Steve Manktelow is now Chairman rather than Acting Chairman
New contact e-mail:exeterlocalrspbgroup@gmail.com

Essex

New recorder:
Tim Hayward with a new records e-mail: ebwsrecords@gmail.com
Please note that the old postal address, telephone number and e-mail should no longer be used.

Cambridge

RSPB Cambridge Local Group
New contact: Tina Lowe. E-mail remains unchanged: rspbcambridge@outlook.com

Hampshire

New sales contact for Hampshire Ornithological Society
Nicola Whitmarsh has stepped down. The new HOS sales contact is Esther Stannah: hossales26@icloud.com

Lancashire & North Merseyside

Fylde Bird Club
New contact e-mail for General Enquiries: info@fyldebirdclub.org
Please note that the old e-mail address‍ ‍fyldebirdclub@gmail.com was retired 1st March 2026 and will cease to be monitored a few weeks after that date.

Cumbria

Walney Bird Observatory
The Walney Bird Observatory Report can now be obtained from Steve Palmer: stevejpalmer64@icloud.com

SCOTLAND

North-East Scotland

New Assistant Recorder
Ian Francis: nesbreedingbirds@the-soc-org.uk

Moray

SOC Moray Branch
Chris Thomas, Secretary died. Succeeded by Martin Cook. e-mail unchanged: morarysecretary@the-oc-org.uk

Outer Hebrides

New Recorder
Ian Ward: 07715 762 148; ohrecords@outlook.com