Raptor Research Foundation 2009 Annual Conference
29 September - 4 October 2009, Pitlochry Scotland.
The Raptor Research Foundation 2009 annual conference will be held overseas for the first time, to reflect the global interests of its members. Hosted by the Scottish Raptor Study Groups
www.scottishraptorgroups.org , this six-day event will be held in the exclusive Atholl Palace Hotel
www.athollpalace.co.uk in the small town of Pitlochry, central Scotland, with a full programme of scientific presentations, social events and fieldtrips.
Photo: M. McGrady
Social events include an exclusive evening at a nearby castle
www.blair-castle.co.uk for a traditional Scottish ceilidh and whisky-tasting and 11 fieldtrip options offer the opportunity to visit some of Scotland’s premier wildlife hotspots, including a special trip to the spectacular island of Mull for eagles, otters and lochs.
Registration for this conference is now open. For logistical reasons, delegate numbers are limited to 300 so early booking is advisable. Anyone can apply for a delegate ticket but priority will be given to Scottish Raptor Study Group and Raptor Research Foundation members, so please ensure your membership is up to date. However, membership of either group does not guarantee a ticket! Please visit the ‘Booking & Registration’ page for answers to frequently asked questions about registration.
Registration for this six-day event costs £125 and includes access to all conference areas, a free finger buffet lunch (Weds to Sat inclusive) and a delegate registration pack (including name tag, conference programme, book of abstracts, & a conference souvenir).
If you would like to register for this conference, please fill in the form below and you will be sent a registration form to complete.
An online mailing list/information board has been posted for Scotland 2009 registered delegates. The conference organising committee will use this forum to post intermittant conference news and updates. Delegates can also use this list to seek room-mates, travel-mates etc. This is a private list, only for delegates who have already paid their registration fee. The information board is moderated, so spam messages should not get through. To subscribe to this list, please click on this link and follow the instructions to join:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RRFScotland2009 http://www.rrfconferencescotland2009.org/
