Header photographs courtesy of Brian Cartwright, Chris Rose and David Cuddon.
ROY DENNIS CONFIRMED FOR HOS MEMBERS’ DAY
Saturday 28 March 2026, programme here
The Hampshire Ornithological Society (HOS) records and publishes information about wild birds in the county of Hampshire, England. This web site is for members and potential members of HOS. We hope that visitors to Hampshire will also find it useful.
* * * HOS wins national BTO Award * * *
In October, HOS team members were in London at a ceremony to receive a national award that recognises excellence in local ornithology. Every year the Marsh Charitable Trust and the British Trust for Ornithology select a local organisation to receive the distinction based on their achievements.
Making the award, Juliet Vickery, Chief Executive of the BTO particularly highlighted HOS’s work with young people, and its determination to increase female involvement alongside excellent fieldwork.
We are very honoured. To everyone in HOS who has helped us in any way in recent years, we thank you for making us the best that we can be.
HOS Membership
Among the benefits of HOS Membership are three, full colour newsletters a year; an annual, full colour bird report; an extensive programme of walks and an Annual meeting, with guest speakers and trade stalls. Great value at £16 annual subscription, for individuals, joint and family membership – and FREE for young birders in full-time education, up to the age in 21.
Latest sightings and news
The goingbirding website has bird sightings in Hampshire posted to it throughout the day. The HOSLIST mailing list is for discussion of Hampshire birds and also has sightings posted to it.
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“I have just returned from my first HOS walk of the year and the endorphins are flowing! What an amazingly, wonderful group of people to be able to spend time with. I feel so grateful that I found HOS and the friendly, genuine people that attend the walks programme.” – a HOS Member
