Indoor Meetings Programme 2007 - 2008

The KOS runs a programme of Indoor Meetings where speakers give illustrated talks about many aspects of ornithology.

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW VENUE: Meetings are now held at the GROVE GREEN COMMUNITY HALL, GROVE GREEN, MAIDSTONE, which is adjacent to Tesco's Supermarket in Grovewood Drive, Grove Green. It is open from 7.15pm for a 7.45pm start.

A map showing the location of Grove Green Community Hall can be found here.

KOS members and non-members are all welcome. Tea/Coffee and biscuits are provided during the Interval.

ALSO PLEASE NOTE THAT MEETINGS ARE NOW HELD ON THE SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, EXCEPT FOR DECEMBER, WHEN WE ARE MOVING FORWARD A WEEK BECAUSE OF CHRISTMAS SCHEDULES.

Thursday 11th October  2007

"Looking for Wildlife in Canada"

Peter and Pauline Heathcote

Our speakers will look at the the Autumn migration, covering the provinces from coast to coast across Canada.  Birds are the main theme, but Canada's wealth of animals, flowers and scenery will also be pictured. Not to be missed.

Thursday 8th November  2007   

"Journeys around Mt. Kenya"

John Wyatt

We visit Kenya, a wildlife paradise with almost 1100 recorded species, and where it is possible to see more birds in one day than anywhere else in the world.  This talk will cover the birds and other wildlife around Mt. Kenya, and also the adjacent Rift Valley.

Thursday 6th December  2007

"The Birds of Bharatpur"

Tim Loseby

A short travelogue of the region south-east of Delhi, taking in the Taj Mahal and the abandoned Mogul city of Fatehpur Sikri, and culminating in a birding bonanza at the Bharatpur reserve in Rajasthan - one of the best birdwatching sites in the world. 

Thursday 10th January  2008           

KOS Quiz Night
Tony Morris

A variety of questions covering the avifauna of the world. There will be prizes!

Thursday  14th February  2008  

"200 Years of Britain's Breeding Birds"            

Bob Scott

This talk covers the fascinating changes in the breeding populations  of Britain's birds which have occurred between the years 1800 and 2000.  The reasons for these variations are examined and projections made for the future. Climate change concerns make this subject of particular interest to all birdwatchers.

Thursday 13th March  2008   

"The Fascinating Challenges of Wader Identification"            

Don Taylor  

Our President, author of the latest - and outstanding - book on Waders, will cover bird identification in general, with specific examples from waders, and include information on such aspects as moult, topography and behaviour.  This talk will be of interest to both experienced and new birdwatchers.

Thursday 10th April  2008          

AGM - Followed by Members' Talks

Three short talks (about 20 minutes each) by members have been offered. A digital projector will be available. Any other members willing to give a short talk on their local patch, or any other subject, please contact Derek Jackson on 01622 679 913