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The Israel Trust for Ornithology 
This newly formed organisation, which will include the Rarities and 
Distribution Cornmi ttees , has been set up to collect information on 
birds in Israel. They welcome any contributions which may be of 
interest, such as trip reports, descriptions of rarities etc. The 
Trust's address is P. 0. Box 4L68, Eilat 8810, Israel. 
ANNOUNCEMENTS 
2Qth International Ornithological Congress 1990 
The 20th International Ornithological Congress will 
take place in Christchurch, New Zealand, on 
2-9 December 1990. The Congress prograraiae will 
include six plenary lectures, 48 symposia, 
contributed papers (spoken and poster), workshops, 
discussion groups and films. There will be a mid- 
Congress excursion day. Longer excursions are 
planned to interesting ornithological sites in New 
Zealand before and after the Congress. In late 1990 
New Zealand will also host the 20th World Conference 
of the International Council for Bird Preservation in 
Hamilton on 21-2 7 November 1990 and a Pacific 
Festival of Nature Films in Dunedin on 27 November- 
1 December 1990. Photographic and stamp exhibitions 
will be held in Christchurch in association with the 
International Ornithological Congress. Requests for the First 
Circular, which includes information on the above events, should be 
sent to: Dr. Ben D. Bell, Secretary-General, 20th International 
Ornithological Congress, Department of Zoology, Victoria University 
of Wellington, Private Bag, Wellington, New Zealand. 
Help Needed in Israel 
The International Birdwatching Centre in Eilat is looking for 
volunteers to help with a variety of projects from autumn to spring. 
Help is needed with the following: 
AUTUMN (September-November): Passerine ringing, waterfowl survey, 
general migration survey. 
WI.MTER ( Deceraber-Janudry) : Passerine ringing, waterfowl survey. 
SPRING (February-May): Passerine ringing, waterfowl survey, raptor 
migration survey, wardening, general migration survey. 
Applicants sliould have experience in one of these fields and are 
requested to send details of their experience and relevant 
qualifications and recommendations from birders/organisations they 
