ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF THE MIDDLE EAST 
c/o THE LODGE, SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND. 
The Ornithological Society of the Middle East was formed in April 1978 and 
is a successor to the Ornithological Society of Turkey. 
1. To collect, collate and publish ornithological data on the birds of 
the Middle East. 
2. To encourage an interest in and conservation of the birds of the 
Middle East. 
3. To develop a mutually beneficial working relationship with all 
environmental and conservation bodies and natural history societies in 
and concerned with the Middle East. 
Membership is open to all and spans over 40 countries. 
Publications Sandgrouse is the annual journal of the Society and 
contains scientific papers on all aspects of the ornithology of the Middle 
East. A bulletin is also issued bi-annually to all members. 
Aims 
subscription rates, write to: 
The Secretary, OSME, c/o The Lodge, 
Sandy, Beds, SGL9 2DL, Great Britain. 
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