ISSN 0959-6739 
Ornithological Society of the Middle East 
do The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 2DL, U.K. 
The Ornithological Society of the Middle East was formed in April 1978 as 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. Membership sub- 
scriptions are: £10 individual, £15 family; airmail supplement £1.50 Europe, 
£3 rest of the world. Life membership £200. 
Publications. Sandgrouse is the Society's journal and contains scientific 
papers on all aspects of the ornithology of the Middle East. The OSME 
Bulletin, issued twice yearly to all members, covers all aspects of birdwatch- 
ing and conservation within the Middle East. 
For further details, please write to: 
The Secretary, OSME, c/o The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 2DL, U.K. 
Charitable registration number 282938. 
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