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....

New President:

At the AGM in June the Society elected Richard Bland as President.

DEFRA consultation:

If you are concerned about the future of the environment there is a DEFRA consultation prior to a White paper in the spring of 2011,the first since 1990.

If you would like to contribute then read through the 15 questions and email your responses to Richard Bland.

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.

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.