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The BBRC is the official adjudicator of rare bird records in Britain. It publishes its annual report in the monthly journal British Birds.

These web pages supplement the Annual Report and also enable birders worldwide to keep abreast with the latest committee news.

News

Mid-summer WIP update

Published on 03 July 2023

A new Work in progress file has been published. it can be found here http://www.bbrc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Web-WIP-4-Jul-23.xls

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New Work in Progress File

Published on 06 April 2023

The BBRC’s WIP (Work in Progress) file has been updated – with submissions received up to 2 April 2023. This file lists records that are either ‘in circulation’, with decisions since the last report was published or that may have been overlooked in recent months. The next annual rarities report will feature in the October […]

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Updated WIP file – June 2022

Published on 18 June 2022

The BBRC’s WIP (Work in Progress) file has been updated – with submissions received up to 14 June 2022. This file lists records that are either ‘in circulation’ or with decisions since the last report was published. The next annual rarities report will feature in the October 2022 issue of British Birds. Thank you to […]

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BBRC seeks a new Secretary

Published on 01 May 2022

After nearly six years in the role, Chas Holt will be stepping down as Secretary at the end of the current report cycle in September. Chas has brought a incredible wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role of Secretary and will be sorely missed. Consequently, BBRC is seeking a new Secretary. We hope to […]

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Updated WIP File – 29 March 2022

Published on 01 April 2022

The BBRC’s WIP (Work in Progress) file has been updated. It contains records received up to 29 March 2022 that are either ‘in circulation’ or with decisions since the last report. Please aim for further 2021 records not listed on the file to be submitted by the end of April 2022. That will help publication […]

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