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1 Bedford RSPB Local Group Quarterly Newsletter SEPTEMBER 2016 ================================================== Local Group News We hope you enjoy this edition of our newsletter keeping you up-to-date with what s happening in the Group. If you have anything you d like to share news, photos, a holiday report, or just an observation it can be given to any member of the committee at indoor meetings. Bedford We now have a RSPB Local group logo see Group page 2 for further details. Keeping up with the times we also have a Facebook Page for the group. If you want to join, search for Bedford RSPB Local Group and Like our page. FORTHCOMING EVENTS: October Thursday 20 th Oct: Carl Barimore presents The Nest Record Scheme. BTO breeding bird monitoring in the UK. Sunday 23 rd Oct: A visit to Titchwell, Thornham and Holme for late migrants and winter arrivals. November Thursday 17 th Nov: Barrie Mason presents A Wilderness Journey. Zimbabwe, Botswana & Namibia. Sunday 20 th Nov: A visit to Rainham Marshes and Lee Valley for wintering birds. December Thursday 15 th Dec: Mark Thomas, RSPB, presents The Full Monty. Conservation efforts for Montagu s Harriers. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a registered charity: England and Wales no , Scotland no. SC037654

2 Result of ballot for Bedford RSPB Local Group Logo Voting took place at our May meeting and a total of 45 votes were cast, with an overwhelming majority favouring the Bullfinch as our chosen logo. In order not to infringe copyright regulation a unique photograph must be used, the one below, taken by a club member during a visit to the Scottish Highlands last May, is proposed unless anybody else has a photo taken by them they wish to be considered. The logo will be used on our new Facebook page, newsletters and new membership cards and any other documents related to our local group. BEDFORD RSPB LOCAL GROUP

3 Water Bird Quest part 1. Identify the species below then find them in the word search on page 4. Answers on page 5. (Prepared by John Tomlin)

4 Water Bird Quest part 2. Find the species in the word search as identified on page 3. (Prepared by John Tomlin) FRANCESCO CETTI ( ) When listening to an explosion of Cetti s Warbler song I became intrigued by why it carried Cetti s name. Francesco Cetti was born in Germany and educated in Italy. He was a zoologist, mathematician and Jesuit priest. From 1765 he worked in Sardinia where he produced a 4-volume Natural History of Sardinia. Later soldier and naturalist Alberto della Marmora ( ) went to Sardinia and extended Cetti s work. Here he collected Cetti s Warbler and named it Cettia cetti. Another warbler found on Sardinia by Marmora was named Marmora s Warbler (Sylvia sarda). Marion Hession

5 2017 SPEAKERS PROGRAMME The full 2017 Programme will be available in a month or so but we thought you might like a preview of the excellent speakers you can look forward to next year. How about cutting out and saving this section as a handy reminder Thursday 19 th January. Martin Davies presents: Wildlife of Turkey. The richness of birds, mammals, dragonflies & flowers clearly shows the diversity of the wildlife of Turkey. Thursday 21 st September. Our own Barrie Mason presents: The Splendour of Scotland another of his colourful & exciting wildlife trips. Thursday 16 th February. Peter Holden MBE presents: Born to Travel, the story of bird migration & amazing stories of their journeys. Thursday 19 th October. Trevor Gunton presents: I Know an Island A visit to the Scottish Islands of Mull, Orkney & Fair Isle. Thursday 16 th March. Steve Lovell presents: British Birds of Prey. The past, present & future of these magnificent birds. Thursday 16 th November. Jo Thomas presents: Birds of India. Jo runs the travel company Wild About Travel so has a vast and interesting knowledge of India s spectacular wildlife. Thursday 20 th April. Jacquie Clarke head of the Demography team at the BTO presents: Ringing for Conservation. Thursday 18 th May. (& AGM) Chris Collins presents: Birds and Wildlife of Guyana. Tonight we visit many of the habitats which make Guyana such a unique destination. Thursday 21 st December. Dr. Andy Clements director of the BTO presents: Birds their Interaction with the Landscape. ANSWERS TO WORD SEARCH: 1 Mallard; 2 Teal; 3 Gadwall; 4 Wigeon ;5 Tufted duck; 6 Pochard; 7 Shoveler; 8 Garganey; 9 Ferruginous Duck; 10 Scaup; 11 Eider; 12 Shelduck; 13 Common Scoter; 14 Velvet Scoter; 15 Long-tailed Duck; 16 Goldeneye; 17 Smew; 18 King Eider

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