Society aims:

The Bristol Naturalists’ Society exists to stimulate a greater awareness of natural history and geology in the Bristol area. It is a thriving and friendly Society with something of interest for everybody, young or old, professional or amateur. It is actively involved in a long term programme of education, research and conservation. Each year its talks, trips and publications are enjoyed by hundreds of people wanting to find out more about our Natural World.

Weekly news from Richard Bland:

• On the Downs 68 species were in flower....
• The grey ash from the Icelandic volcano....
• Dominated by high pressure and NE winds....
• The NE winds have checked summer migrants....
• We are carrying out a total count....

Big Butterfly Count:

The survey takes place from July 24th to August 1st. For more details and to record sightings go to their website at www.bigbutterflycount.org.

Wanted – Memories of wildlife from the Past:

Sarah Pitt, a BBC Radio 4 producer is involved in a new wildlife programme called Saving Species, and would like to contact people with memories of wildlife in the 1940s, 50, and 60s.

If you are willing to help contact her on sarah.pitt@metronet.co.uk.

Spring/Summer White Sheet 2010:

The Society has published the Spring/Summer program of meetings. See the White Sheet for more details.

Avon Bird Report 2008:

The 2008 edition of Avon Bird Report has been published and will be delivered to members with the December/January Bulletin.

Constitution:

As you might be aware, a Council working party has been meeting in order to review the Society's constitution. This has now been done and a Draft Copy is available for download.

All society members are encouraged to read it as acceptance and adoption of this new constitution will be proposed at the AGM on April 10th. You are encouraged to attend.

Any comments prior to the meeting may be sent to the Hon Secretary.

BNS e-group:

The Society now has its own e-group to allow members to discuss and swap information. More details can be found at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bristol_Nats.

BNS Photo Website:

The BNS internet photographic site has a new home. It can now be found at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bris_nats.

Severn Barrage:

Richard Bland has produced a summary of the report by the Sustainable Development Commission on the Severn Barrage.

First Flowering dates:

In order to help monitor climate change we need to record the first flowering dates for all species this year. Please send your records to Richard Bland.

Why not join us?:

If you would like to join the Bristol Naturalists Society. Please click on the link for a Membership form.