WOS is the national body which aims to unify birdwatchers and ornithologists across the whole of Wales. To do so, we actively support bird conservation in Wales, by funding research and encouraging publication of papers and articles related to birds in Wales. WOS represents affiliated local and county bird clubs and groups with the country agencies and Welsh Government to help conserve birds in Wales. We encourage students to present their studies to a wider body of birders with an annual Student Award. This is presented at our Annual Conference. We also support young and older birders alike, through Small Grants for research and fieldwork.
WOS is the national body which aims to unify birdwatchers and ornithologists across the whole of Wales. to do so, we actively support bird conservation in Wales, by funding research and encouraging publication of papers and articles related to birds in Wales. WOS represents affiliated local and county bird clubs and groups with the country agencies and Welsh Government to help conserve birds in Wales. We encourage students to present their studies to a wider body of birders with an annual Student Award. This is presented at our Annual Conference. We also support young and older birders alike, through Small Grants for research and fieldwork.
The deadline for entries for the 2025 competition is 31st August. Photos taken between 1st October 2024 and 31st August 2025 are eligible.
Bookings are now open to WOS members for the 2025 Annual Conference. WOS members will have priority until 31st August, after which general booking will open.
It’s Swift Awareness Week. Go out and find some Swifts, count them,
If you’re a WOS member you’ll have received this – if you’re not, read on to view the article on biosecurity.
It never rains, but it pours! Owing to an unfortunate concatenation of circumstances, we’re looking for a new Treasurer (as well as Secretary!) to take over from Huw Roberts after the AGM.
Clare Ryland, our superb current Secretary, comes to the end of her term of office on Council at the 2025 AGM and we are looking to find a replacement to keep the smooth running of WOS going.
Bookings are now open to WOS members for the 2025 Annual Conference. WOS members will have priority until 31st August, after which general booking will open.
The 2024 conference took place at Aberystwyth University and broke records for attendance, with a vibrant buzz through the whole day.
Thank you for your continued support.
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