British Bird Council

CLOSED RING PURCHASE

Please see the ring size chart to determine the rings applicable for the species you intend to breed;    RING CHART



SALE OF RINGS

 

Rings are sold from January 1st to August 31st each year


Please Include £3.50 Extra per order towards Post &  Packing.


Rings are normally sold in packets of 10; the minimum order being 10 rings of any one size.


The BBC offers both its standard brown ring and also COM year coloured rings;

See below for details of both options


RINGS MAY ONLY BE USED BY THE PERSON TO WHOM THEY WERE ISSUED


STANDARD RINGS

 

All rings are coloured brown and are stamped "BC" with size code, serial number of ring and year                 

(most sizes are generally in stock for immediate dispatch)

 

COST OF RINGS (Per pack of 10)                    MEMBERS                                          NON-MEMBERS


A to T Inclusive                                                           £ 5.00                                                 £ 13.00


U to X Inclusive                                                           £ 7.00                                                 £ 16.00


Z to ZA Inclusive                                                        £ 10.00                                                £ 20.00


Purchase of Rings

 

Purchase Online:

Members can now purchase their rings and membership using our new online shopping area , following the link below.

This online system is available to our members only.

Of course rings and membership can still be purchased by the other methods below:

Members Store


Those who do not wish to become members must use one of the methods shown below to purchase rings:

Pay over the Phone :

You can place & pay for your order by phone using a credit/debit card.


Please ensure you have the following details ready when phoning, to speed up the process:

  • A full list of the ring sizes you require - ring sizes can be found on the ring chart
  • The bird species they are for 
  • The quantity of each size required
  • Have your credit / debit card at hand for payment


Pay by Cheque:

You can download the order form using link below & send it to us and pay by cheque making it payable to British Bird Council.


Downloads Page



GDPR

Please be aware, that in line with GDPR the British Bird Council will securely store your name, address and contact details, along with rings ordered, but not share this data with any other party.

By the purchasing rings from the BBC you are agreeing to this data storage.


Confederation Ornithogique Mondiale - COM I.D CODED RINGS -


NOW ALSO MARKED WITH GB

                                                 

(COM rings are not kept in stock and early order is advisable)

 

The British Bird Council issue COM closed rings as an alternative in addition to the standard brown BBC closed rings.


COM rings are year colour coded, with a six year sequence:

2025 - Black

2026 - Green

2027 - Violet

2028 - Dark Brown

2029 - Dark Blue

2024 - Red


From 2031 the cycle restarts with Black etc.

 

BBC COM rings are only issued to members, they are marked BC and GB, followed by a registered ID code, the year date, size code and issue number. Each order of your rings has to be run off by the manufacturer to bear your registered ID. This makes them a little more expensive to purchase and also means a little more time needs to be allowed for delivery of your order.

 

We are supplying more of these rings year on year as birds correctly ringed with these rings are accepted throughout Europe for exhibition and sale.

 

The year colour code generally makes their age known at a glance. The registered ID code allows quick identification of the breeder as no-one else will have your ID code - in effect crediting the breeder’s personal achievements.


COST OF RINGS (Per pack of 10)                       MEMBERS                                         NON-MEMBERS


 

A to T Inclusive                                                             £6.00                                                   NOT AVAILABLE


 U to X Inclusive                                                            £8.00                                                   N/A

 

Y to Z Inclusive                                                             £15.00                                                  N/A