West Midland Bird Club 
Studying Birds in Staffordshire, Warwickshire, 
Worcestershire and the West Midlands since 1929
West Midland Bird Club Publications
The publication of the Club's three Atlases have been landmark events in our history, likewise the production of our Annual Report is the culmination of everything that the Club stands for in the world of British ornithology. In its own right the Report forms an integral part of national ornithological understanding and knowledge and more than fulfills the Club's aims and objectives of providing its members and the general public with information about the birds of our region. Our Newsletter has been described as the life-blood of the Club, keeping everyone in touch with all things WMBC.
The Club published the 'Atlas of Breeding Birds of the West Midlands' in 1970 - this was followed by the 'The Birds of the West Midlands' in 1982 and the latest work 'The New Birds of the West Midlands' was published in 2005. All three are exemplary works and the second and third Atlas sport dust jackets of original artwork by the renowned bird artist and WMBC member - Michael Warren. The first two works are long since out of publication but the third is still available.


Our third and latest Atlas 'The New Birds of the West Midlands' has won plaudits from all quarters of the birding world - edited by Graham and Janet Harrison, this book is a monumental work that is unlikely to be surpassed. The text is supported by colour photographs, and all line drawings are original works by the artist Steve Cale. The dust cover is also an original artwork by the artist Mike Warren. This Atlas is available for purchase from the West Midland Bird Club - Email: secretary@westmidlandbirdclub.org.uk for further details.


Our third and latest Atlas 'The New Birds of the West Midlands' has won plaudits from all quarters of the birding world - edited by Graham and Janet Harrison, this book is a monumental work that is unlikely to be surpassed. The text is supported by colour photographs, and all line drawings are original works by the artist Steve Cale. The dust cover is also an original artwork by the artist Mike Warren. This Atlas is available for purchase from the West Midland Bird Club - Email: secretary@westmidlandbirdclub.org.uk for further details.
The West Midland Bird Club Annual Report is a highly acclaimed work that is edited by David Emley who is supported by the team of County Recorders for our region. This is the Club's 84th Report and it typifies the excellent standard that the Club aspires to. WMBC Members receive a copy of the report as part of their membership package. Non members can purchase a copy from The Birder's Store, Worcester birders-store.co.uk or Focus Optics, Corley, Coventry focusopticsltd.co.uk both in store or on line.
The West Midland Bird Club Annual Report is a highly acclaimed work that is edited by David Emley who is supported by the team of County Recorders for our region. This is the Club's 89th Report and it typifies the excellent standard that the Club aspires to. WMBC Members receive a copy of the report as part of their membership package. Non members can purchase a copy from The Birder's Store, Worcester birders-store.co.uk or Focus Optics, Corley, Coventry focusopticsltd.co.uk both in store or on line.


This Checklist was fully revised and co-produced in 2019 by Dave Emley and Jim Winsper, 
to celebrate the Club’s 90th Anniversary.  
It is an invaluable work that should find a place in every birder’s kit. 
It provides all the information required for recording your bird sightings together with a guide to 
the status of all the birds that have occurred in our region. 
This publication was generously sponsored by Focus Optics.  
West Midland Bird Club members receive a copy of the checklist as part of their membership package. 
Non members can purchase a copy from 
Focus Optics, Corley, Coventry focusopticsltd.co.uk


Members receive four copies a year of this informative Newsletter - currently edited by Liz Clipson. Past copies are available in PDF format on the WMBC Newsletter page of this site following publication of the latest issue where they can be viewed or downloaded.
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