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27th February 2021

WOS photo competition: thank you for your total of 166 splendid pictures. Entries are now closed – results will be announced in mid-March.

This is the first time we’ve held a competition like this; we’ve had a total of 166 entries across all three categories, featuring 85 different species ranging from the common birds to the pretty rare. The judges are now selecting their shortlists and the final results will be announced in mid-March.

27th February 2021

Small Grants for 2021 – submissions now closed.

We’ve now reached the deadline for 2021 submissions and the outcomes will be announced in mid-March

26th February 2021

WOS online events update

No virtual 2020 conference, but online events, starting in early March. Click for more details.

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Ceredigion Bird Reports for 2017-2019 now available online

WBRC 2019 report now published

From Scotland to The Gambia to Wales – and from Wales to The Gambia

Bardsey in October – the last full month of 2020

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, clubs have suspended their planned social activities. We will re-instate this feature and the diary as soon as the regulations in Wales change to allow organised meetings and trips to take place. In the meantime, stay safe and go birding responsibly!

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Scarce & Rare Birds Monthly Summaries

February 2021 – local patch birding, winter long stayers and first signs of spring

Many winter long-stayers remained faithful to their adopted sites and warm sunshine towards the end of the month brought a welcome arrival of the earliest spring migrants.

January 2021 – local patch lockdown birding

Mostly long-staying visitors, with birding severely restricted, but good gulls and ducks nonetheless.

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