15 years of the African Bird Club

You can download this article which was written by Club Chairman Keith Betton and printed in BirdLife International Africa Newsletter 12.1 in December 2009.

xeno-canto/Africa hits 1000 recordings

The title says it all: the first real milestone for xeno-canto/Africa has been reached. We are getting more and more input from people living in Africa these days, and it seems 2010 may be a breakthrough year for xc/africa. Of course you can all make a difference, sharing recordings or knowledge. You're more than welcome to do so!

Country Checklists Update - January 2010

A new version of the country checklists has been launched. The database which supports the checklists has about 1,300 new and revised records. Many countries will have some modifications but the following countries have a significant number of changes: Comoros Islands; Congo (Brazzaville); Democratic Republic of Congo; Eritrea; Ethiopia and Libya. The country checklists continue to be a well used part of the ABC website with over 10,000 downloads to date.

Books and Sounds - December 2009

We are pleased to inform you that the books and sounds pages have been updated to include new publications. The most relevant field guides, avifaunas and monographs, sound recordings and guides for mammals and other taxa are described for each country. You can find the relevant information by clicking the choose country tab opposite at ‘need advice to buy books or CDs’.

By clicking on an item, you can purchase it from our partner, Wildsounds, one of the largest specialist UK mail-order companies. Wildsounds donates 5% of each order generated via these links to the ABC Conservation Fund which supports ornithological conservation projects in Africa. If you require any items, we hope that you will use these links and help to generate funds for conservation.

Latest ABC Bulletin - September 2009

The new issue of the ABC Bulletin, 16.2 is available. It has 128 pages, 16 feature articles, news and comment and an increased use of colour. Articles include Vocalisations of Angolan birds - Rediscovery of Lake Lufira Weaver - The song of Prigogine's Nightjar and its possible occurrence in Lower Guinea - Le Tadorne de Belon en Afrique de l'Ouest - A survey of birds in Omo Forest Reserve, south-western Nigeria - A bird survey of the Ruvuma Delta, northern Mozambique - Unusual nest sites of Réunion Stonechat - Salvin's Albatross on Gough Island and much more.

If you wish to receive your copy promptly, please join the ABC or renew your membership now if you have not already done so.