History of WOS
The History of the Welsh Ornithological Society Welsh Ornithological Society The first nascent shoots of what was eventually destined to become WOS can be detected as far back as 1967; at an informal gathering in Aberystwyth on 15 July representatives of all the regional organisations concerned with birds in Wales agreed that a Welsh Bird […]
Grants & Awards
Grants & Awards Welsh Ornithological Society Two of WOS’s key objectives are to support studies to further the knowledge of birds in Wales and to contribute to the conservation of the birds of Wales. We’ve been concerned that we haven’t been receiving many applications for the grants we offer to members to support local and […]
Photo Competition
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Constitution
Constitution Welsh Ornithological Society | Cymdeithas Adaryddol Cymru | 1. Name The name of the society is Welsh Ornithological Society (CymdeithasAdaryddol Cymru) (‘the Society’). 2. Objects 2.1 The objects for which the Society is established are:2.1.1 To promote the conservation of wild birds in Wales;2.1.2 To advance education and study of all aspects of birds […]
Welsh Birds Rarities Committee
Welsh Birds Rarities Committee Welsh Ornithological Society This subcommittee of WOS (WBRC) assesses records of scarce and rare birds in Wales, producing an annual report. It also maintains the list of all the birds seen in Wales, which can be downloaded here: simple list (pdf), or detailed version(MS Excel). This subcommittee runs parallel to the BBRC (British Birds Rarities […]
Affiliated Clubs and groups
Affiliated bird clubs Welsh Ornithological Society A number of local and regional bird clubs and groups are Affiliate members of WOS. For an annual affiliate membership fee of £50, their members have access to the WOS e-newsletters. Full details of these clubs can be found by following the links below. The links should give details […]
Join WOS
Support the Welsh Ornithological Society What are the benefits of joining WOS? The Welsh Ornithological Society takes action: To raise the profile of bird conservation in Wales through publications, social media and our website. To engage with Natural Resources Wales and the Welsh Assembly to improve the protection of birds, conservation and restoration of habitats […]
WOS Council
WOS Council Welsh Ornithological Society The Society has no paid staff and is managed by its volunteer trustees, elected for terms of three years by members at the Annual General Meeting. The society’s Constitution, together with approved minutes of Council, Annual General Meetings and financial statements can be viewed below. Council meets at least three […]
Position Statement
Position Statements WOS Information Here you will find the WOS position statements for various issues. Onshore Wind Farm Position Statement 2025 Gamebird Releases and Wild Birds 2026 Fish-eating birds 2026
What We Do
Welsh Ornithological Society What We Do The Welsh Ornithological Society is a registered charity with a growing membership of around 600 individual, family and Young Birder members. It is governed by a Constitution and a Council of Trustees. The Society holds its Annual General Meeting in early November, as a precursor to the annual national […]