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Zoom Talks Programme 2026-27

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MBS Membership covers the September - June programme each year though the Zoom talks programme ends in April.
The talks are FREE but for MBS members only. It costs £15 to become a full member of the Marylebone Birdwatching Society for the September - June season.
Membership now FREE for Under 25s.
The Sept 2026 - June 2027 programme has been posted on the relevant pages of the website.

This season's programme of seven talks and Christmas Quiz are all held on Zoom.
The Zoom links are sent in an email from MailChimp to all Members who have indicated Zoom Talks among their "interests".
Please ensure you opt for the Zoom Talks when you join/renew for the 2026-27 season.

Friday 18 September 2026 7pm on Zoom
Why Do Birds Suddenly Disappear? with Lev Parikian
Lev Parikian describes himself as "a writer, conductor and a London-dweller". Apart from being a musician and conductor he has written six books, writes for the Guardian's Country Diary and writes features for Birdwatching Magazine. His 'birding books' include 'Taking Flight' and the book about which he is going to talk to us 'Why do Birds Suddenly Disappear?'.
Speaker's website
The talk will be followed by the 45th MBS AGM. The Agenda and last year's AGM minutes are on the Documents page of the website.

Friday 16 October 2026 7pm on Zoom
The Silver Green Lecture
Essex Diary - Wildlife of Essex Through the Year - with Liz Huxley
Liz Huxley is a photographer and wildlife guide who spent 15 years working for Essex Wildlife Trust at Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre. Photography is her passion and she leads guided walks, wildlife ID workshops and gives illustrated talks.
Speaker's website.

Friday 20 November 2026 7pm on Zoom
Northern Goshawks - From Yorkshire to Berlin - with Richard Baines
Yorkshire Coast Nature is a small independent nature tourism company running expert-led birding tours, wildlife safaris and photography workshops. Richard Baines has undertaken many ecological surveys in the UK as an ecologist and has developed strong conservation partnerships and funding opportunities to help birds and wildlife. He has appeared on television on "Countryfile" and "The Secret Life of the Forest".
Speaker's website.

Friday 18 December 2026 7pm on Zoom
Christmas Quiz
The now annual fun quiz!

Friday 15 January 2027 7pm on Zoom
Spain - Spoilt for Choice - with Roy Atkins from Speyside Wildlife.
Roy Atkins is a very experienced wildlife guide working for Speyside Wildlife. He has travelled all over the world taking groups from Norfolk in the Uk to exotic far-flung places across the world. He is a very engaging speaker and will tell us about the delights of a Speyside trip to Spain.
Speaker's website.

Fridays 19 February 2027
19 March 2027
and 16 April 2027
speaker/topic to be arranged nearer the time.

Earlier this season