A VACANCY has arisen on the British Ornithologists' Unon's Records Committee.
The Records Committee has been responsible for maintaining the British List - the official list of birds recorded in Great Britain - since 1882.
Says the BOU: "We are actively seeking nominations for one new member.
"Criteria against which applicants will be assessed include knowledge of:
* Rarity record assessment
* Regional biological recording
* Bird identification
* Taxonomy
* Vagrancy patterns
* Captive bird trade
* Museum skins/collections
* Relevant publications
The Committee meets twice a year via Zoom."
Nominees do not have to be BOU members at the time of nomination, but will be asked to join the BOU as a condition of appointment to a committee.
An individual is only ever invited to serve on a BOU committee on merit.
However, it says it strives for a 50:50 male:female ratio across its various committees
"In order to do this, we may on occasion prioritise applications of one gender over another for specific appointments.
"Likewise, we may also prioritise the appointment of nominations from minority groups so our committees better reflect the wider community we serve."
Deadline for nominations is 28 February 2023.
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