OSME Bulletin 35 
All records in this Bulletin are subject to acceptance by the 
relevant records committees of the country concerned. 
Any articles, announcements or requests to do with birds in the Middle East are 
welcome, and may he published free of charge, subject to the discretion of the 
Editor. Accompanying photographs and line-drawings are welcome. Bird names 
generally follow those cj^ Birds of the Middle East and North Africa. For fur- 
ther details on submitting articles, please refer to Sandgrouse 14(2) or 15. 
As from 1996, Sandgrouse and the Bulletin will be merging into one journal, 
published twice a year - spring and autumn. To give the publication a 
broader appeal there will be more colour photographs than at present, and 
we will be adding some new features to the current mix of news and seri- 
ous ornithology. These will include regular items on some of the region's 
key birds and birdwatching sites, a photospot giving photographers an 
opportunity to exhibit some of their best work, and profiles of individuals 
and organisations active in the region. Amongst all tiiese changes the new 
editorial team will strive to maintain the Sandgrouse reputation for high 
standards of presentation and authoritative content. Contributions to 
OSME's journals from members are always welcomed, please submit any 
material for publication to the Sandgrouse Editorial Team, OSME, c/o The 
Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 2DL, UK. 
Illustrations 
We are grateful to the following artists for the illustrations used in this 
Bulletin, per R.S.T.B. 
Autumn 1995 
Editor: G. Kirwan 
Design: H. 1. Scott 
p. Powell: Pin-tailed sandgrouse. Great bustard and Bee-eaters (Cover) 
Lesser Whitethroat 13 
