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2020 has certainly been different, but there’s been no lack of splendid birds.

In early November 27 Greenland White-fronted Geese arrived at Ynys Hir, including four juveniles. This is the largest number for several years - let's hope that they stay and numbers increase further! Picture by Derek Moore.

October 31st had to be our deadline for species sponsorship, so that during the final month we can make sure all our generous sponsors are properly acknowledged.

The WOS virtual conference will be held in January 2021, rather than our usual November date.

The first group of wintering curlew on the Dyfi Estuary have now been fitted with British Trust for Ornithology rings and individual recognisable engraved colour-rings as part of a new research investigation. The ECHOES project will study curlew winter distribution and vulnerability to climate change in west Wales.

Now sent to members – includes papers on Shelduck, Ring-necked Parakeets, Newport Wetlands, Wales’ prehistoric avifauna and population estimates of birds in Wales. Available to non-members for £12+PP.