Latest news
 

Orchid fields renamed
On 14th April Bridget's husband Terry, as well as other family members, many friends and colleagues, were present for the renaming of the Vicheries Reserve as 'The Bridget Ozanne Orchid Fields'. Charles David, Immediate Past President, who worked closely with Bridget for many years, gave a moving tribute to her before Terry unveiled the new sign.

'New Look' Communiqué published...
Cattle Egret - Guernsey copyright Mark LawlorLa Société Guernesiaise's newsletter Communiqué has been totally redesigned. The Winter 2008 edition was published in February and sent to all members. To download a copy click here

Cattle Egret influx hits Guernsey
Cattle Egret - Guernsey copyright Mark LawlorThe UK has seen an unprecedented influx of Cattle Egrets with over 60 birds being seen. Guernsey is no exception & birds have been found at a number of sites in the last few weeks. For the latest news click here

Rare plant discovered after 140 years
Charles David, President of La Société Guernesiaise, noticed an unusual and orange-coloured lichen growing on a bush near Jerbourg. It turned out to be a species last seen in Guernsey in 1867. click here

Planet Guernsey launched
Climate change is happening in Guernsey. This landmark publication shows us what we are doing to our island environment and sets challenges for the future click here

Island's waders in serious decline
Results from the wader counts carried out by ornithological section members indicate that over half the common wader species are in serious decline. click here






Forthcoming Events
 

Featured Events...

Tuesday 13th May 21:30
Astronomy Section - Observatory Open Evening

Saturday 17th May 13:00 - 16:00
Société visit to Jethou

Saturday 14th June 09:30 - 12:00
Société visit to Jethou

Saturday 14th June 14:30
Guided tour of the recent restoration works at the Town Church


For full details of these and the many other events please click here

Recent Publications
 
Field key to the commonest and most conspicuous species of Channel Island mosses and liverworts
Adapted by C.T. David from E.V Watsons's key, this booklet only includes species found in the Channel Islands and so is easier to use than the original which covered the whole of the British Isles. It is extensively illustrated with colour photographs and notes are given on the status of each species. click here
Gouliot Caves by Ann Allen
Ann Allen's leaflet on the Gouliot Caves has been updated by the author and illustrated in colour by photographs from the Guernsey Biological Records Centre.

It was released as a 12 page booklet to mark the opening of the caves and Gouliot Headland in Sark as a Ramsar Site in April 2007.
click here

Also reissued: Guernsey Bird Guide and Map, by Vic and Jill Froome. Now updated with colour photos.
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La Société Guernesiaise was founded in 1882 to encourage the study of the history, natural history, geography and geology of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, the conservation of the Bailiwick’s natural environment and the preservation of its historic buildings and monuments. 125 years later, this is as much true as it was then and the Société is the second largest landowner after the States of Guernsey and is very active in promoting, conserving and studying all aspects of island life.


 
   
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