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22nd September 2021

Our national conference for 2021

Our national conference for 2021 will be a virtual event held hosted by the BTO on Saturday 6th November on Farmland and Birds in Wales, which was the theme chosen for the cancelled 2020 conference. There’ll be a programme of presentations with the opportunity for questions and discussion, quizzes, the usual review from our President, Iolo Williams, and summaries of activity from the BTO and RSPB. The headline presentations will be by Ian Newton OBE (morning) and Gavin Siriwardena OBE (afternoon).

10th September 2021

WOS photo competition – deadline extended to make it a full 2021 competition.

You can find all the details of our new photo competition and the entry form by clicking here.

8th September 2021

Young birder membership of WOS now available for only £5 per year

Up to the age of 25 you’ll get online access to all WOS publications – Birds in Wales, the annual Welsh Bird Report and the annual report on Scarce and Rare Birds in Wales. You’ll also receive the bi-monthly e-newsletter and the opportunity for priority discounted booking at face-to-face Annual Conferences. Click here to find out more.

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The WOS Student Research Award 2021 is now open for entries

Bardsey in August 2021 – solar power and fluffy Manxie chicks

New research sheds light on crimes against birds of prey in Wales

Changes to our Small Grant Scheme – two application windows from December 2021

Events for birdwatchers in Wales

COVID-19 We usually carry a running diary of Associate bird clubs indoor meetings and field trips here. With the current restrictions on social gatherings, many clubs have suspended or modified their planned social activities. We've now re-instated this feature and the diary but please be mindful of any COVID restrictions for individual events. Stay safe and go birding responsibly!

Oct

Sat

Glamorgan Bird Club : Field Meeting – Monthly Walks at Kenfig.

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Oct 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Monthly Walks (Kenfig NNR) – 2-3 – These take place on the third Saturday of each month. Note the non-running of the one due on Sat 21st April 2018 – see list below. Meet at the Reserve Centre at 9.00a.m. and run to 12:00 at the latest. Contact Strinda Davies for details or alternatively Dave Carrington (07790939743).

Nov

Sat

Glamorgan Bird Club : Field Meeting – Monthly Walks at Kenfig.

Tickets

Nov 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Dec

Sat

Glamorgan Bird Club : Field Meeting – Monthly Walks at Kenfig.

Tickets

Dec 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Jan

Sat