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 2026 WOS calendar will be available to buy at Conference for £9, and from 26th October to buy by post for £9 + £2 p&p by contacting web@birdsin.wales. It features the thirteen prize winning and highly commended pictures from the 2025 competition. Last year we sold out the copies we brought to Aberystwyth, so we’ll make sure we have enough to satisfy demand this year!
If the Co-op at Machynlleth can put Swift boxes up, all new build houses can have them.
Snap up one of the few remaining places available for Conference – bookings will close as soon as we reach capacity.
If you’re a WOS member you’ll have received the Autumn Newsletter towards the end of September. Read more to see the article we’ve selected for open publication.
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.
The SFS (Sustainable Farming Scheme) will be introduced across Wales in 2026 – act now to help that it’s properly funded by signing the RSPB e-action petition.
Snap up one of the few remaining places available for Conference – bookings will close as soon as we reach capacity.
The 2024 conference took place at Aberystwyth University and broke records for attendance, with a vibrant buzz through the whole day.