Spring Migration Birdwatcher's Festival 1991 
The International Birdwatching Centre Eilat is holding a 10-day pro- 
gramme of birdwatching activities and events, at the height of the 
spring migration. The festival includes birdwatching excursions, lec- 
tures, films and glider flights with the migrating raptors. For details of 
the festival, which takes place during 20-30 March 1991, please write 
to: IBCE, PO Box 774, 88106 Eilat, Israel. 
IWRB Symposium 
The International Waterfowl and Wetlands Research Bureau is con- 
vening a symposium entitled 'Managing Mediterranean Wetlands and 
their Birds for the Year 2000 and Beyond' at Grado, Italy, during 3-10 
February 1991. It is concerned particularly with the effects of wetland 
loss and degradation on waterbirds. For further details, please write as 
soon as possible to: IWRB Grado Conference, Slimbridge, Gloucester 
GL2 7BX, UK. 
Stop Press 
During the OSME Dutch weekend on 15/16 September 1990, a meet- 
ing was held between representatives of OSME, WIWO (Foundation 
Working Group for International Wader and Waterfowl Research) and 
DHKD (Society for the Protection of Nature in Turkey) to discuss 
future conservation research projects in Turkey. Several ideas were 
put forward, and it was unanimously agreed that a major study of the 
Kizilirmak Delta be carried out, starting with a breeding bird survey in 
spring 1991, co-ordinated by WIWO. The opportunity may arise for 
OSME members to participate. Further details will appear in the 
spring Bulletin, but in the meantime if you would like to be kept 
informed about the project's progress please write to Richard Webb, 
Turkey Information Officer, OSME, c/o The Lodge, Sandy, Bedford- 
shire SG19 2DL,UK. 
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