ISSN 0959-6739 
Ornithological Society of the Middle East 
c/o The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 2DL, UK 
The Ornithological Society of the Middle East was formed in 
April 1978 and is a successor to the Ornithological Society of 
Turkey. Its aims are as follows: 
• To collect, collate and publish ornithological data on the 
birds of the Middle East 
• To encourage an interest in and conservation of birds of 
the Middle East 
• 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 Society's journal and contains 
scientific papers on all aspects of the ornithology of the 
Middle East. A Bulletin covering all aspects of birdwatching 
and conservation in the Middle East is also issued bi-annually 
to members. 
For further details and current subscription rates, 
please w^rite to: The Secretary, OSME, c/o The 
Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 2DL, UK 
Advertising rates Full page £60; half page £40; quarter page 
£25. Inserts from £75 
Charitable registration number 282938 
