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BACKGROUND
Established
in 1946 to help and encourage members serving in the RN, RM and
WRNS, in the observation and study of birds at sea, the RNBWS has
widened its membership to include all those interested in Birdwatching
who share a common background - the sea itself. Membership (including
Associate Members from many countries overseas) averages 250, including
many from the Merchant Navies of several countries, ocean weather
ships, the offshore oil industry, passengers on cruise liners and
yachtsmen. Reports received cover most sea areas of the world.
About seven
tenths of the world's surface is covered with salt water, which
provides the environment for nearly 300 species of seabirds, and
across which many more species of landbird travel during their
annual migrations. Especially during adverse weather, these frequently
take refuge on board ships. The problems of their identification
and deduction of their seasonal distribution and migration routes,
etc., are challenges providing a fascinating hobby for the seafarer,
and such observations can be of unique importance to the serious
ornithologist and conservationist. |
PATRON
His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, KG, KT,
OM
PRESIDENT
Vice-Admiral Sir David Dobson, KBE
Chairman
Commodore Martin Alabaster Royal Navy
Vice
Chairmen
Commodore Chris Peach Royal Navy
Captain Neil Cheshire Merchant Navy
General Secretary
Commander Frank Ward Royal Navy E-Mail
Honorary
Treasurer
CPO Steve Copsey Royal Navy
Editor
of SEA SWALLOW
Lieutenant Commander Gary Lewis Royal Navy
Incorporating all personnel
serving or retired in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Merchant Navy,
British Ocean Weather ships, Fishing Fleets and other Marine Services.
Established in 1946 to help and encourage the study of birds amongst members
with special reference to Birdwatching at sea.
March 2008
USEFUL
CONTACTS
Where no
e-mail exists Officers and Representatives may be contacted via
the Secretary
Hon
Member and Adviser RNBWS:
Dr Russell Wynn, Research Fellow, Southampton Oceanographic Centre
Seabird
Records: Capt Neil Cheshire MN
Expedition
Officer: Major Pete Carr Royal Marines
Landbird
Records: CPO Chris Patrick Royal Navy
MoD Bird Count: Cdr Frank Ward RN
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RNBWS REPRESENTATIVES
ARABIAN
GULF:
Dr Colin Richardson
AUSTRALIA:
Capt Neil Cheshire MN
BRAZIL: Mr Caio J Carlos
FALKLANDS: Mr Ian Strange
GIBRALTAR: Mr Charles Perez
INDIA: Mr Aasheesh Pittie
ITALY:
Mr Mark Walters
MADEIRA
and FUNCHAL : Dr Francis Zino
ROMANIA: Mr Gabriel Banica
UK-DARTMOUTH: Dr Richard Porter
UK-DEVONPORT Area : Mr Ken Partridge
UK-HUMBER Area: Mr Bill Curtis
UK-PORTLAND:
Mr Martin Cade
UK-PORTSMOUTH:
Lt Cdr Brian F Witts FRGS RN
USA:
Dr Robert C Wolk |
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