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. 
Aims 
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. 
For further details and current 
subscription rates, write to: 
The Secretary, OSME, c/o The Lodge, 
Sandy, Beds, SC19 2DL, England 
