Gower Ornithological Society
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2025 has been a record year for BBS coverage! 4,054 visits to BBS squares have been made this year. This beats the 2018 record of 4,048. Thanks so much to all of the BBS volunteers across the UK who have contributed to this! @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 8:18 AM
2025 has been a record year for BBS coverage! 4,054 visits to BBS squares have been made this year. This beats the 2018 record of 4,048. Thanks so much to all of the BBS volunteers across the UK who have contributed to this! @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social
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November is the peak month for wintering Woodcock arrivals.
Unfortunately, Woodcock are prone to colliding with buildings during their noctural migration. If you find a dead or injured bird, please report it via the BirdTrack App, or email [email protected].
📷 Woodcock by Liz Cutting / BTO
Unfortunately, Woodcock are prone to colliding with buildings during their noctural migration. If you find a dead or injured bird, please report it via the BirdTrack App, or email [email protected].
📷 Woodcock by Liz Cutting / BTO
November 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
November is the peak month for wintering Woodcock arrivals.
Unfortunately, Woodcock are prone to colliding with buildings during their noctural migration. If you find a dead or injured bird, please report it via the BirdTrack App, or email [email protected].
📷 Woodcock by Liz Cutting / BTO
Unfortunately, Woodcock are prone to colliding with buildings during their noctural migration. If you find a dead or injured bird, please report it via the BirdTrack App, or email [email protected].
📷 Woodcock by Liz Cutting / BTO
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Woodpigeons are travelling, but where from - and where to?
Plus a roundup of recent sightings in #NorthWales, including several summer visitors that really need to get a move on. #BirdingWales
www.birdnotes.wales/blog/pigeons...
Plus a roundup of recent sightings in #NorthWales, including several summer visitors that really need to get a move on. #BirdingWales
www.birdnotes.wales/blog/pigeons...
Pigeons move in mysterious ways
As I stepped into Sunday morning’s sunshine, a flock of several hundred Woodpigeons flew overhead, following the coast. It’s not something I see frequently, unlike on the South Wales coast where...
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November 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Woodpigeons are travelling, but where from - and where to?
Plus a roundup of recent sightings in #NorthWales, including several summer visitors that really need to get a move on. #BirdingWales
www.birdnotes.wales/blog/pigeons...
Plus a roundup of recent sightings in #NorthWales, including several summer visitors that really need to get a move on. #BirdingWales
www.birdnotes.wales/blog/pigeons...
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Meet the Pintail in today’s #AutumnArrivalSpotlight! 🦆
Known for their striking long tails, these graceful ducks migrate thousands of miles to enjoy our rich autumn wetlands.
Look out for their stunning silhouette in flight over our lakes.
Known for their striking long tails, these graceful ducks migrate thousands of miles to enjoy our rich autumn wetlands.
Look out for their stunning silhouette in flight over our lakes.
October 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Meet the Pintail in today’s #AutumnArrivalSpotlight! 🦆
Known for their striking long tails, these graceful ducks migrate thousands of miles to enjoy our rich autumn wetlands.
Look out for their stunning silhouette in flight over our lakes.
Known for their striking long tails, these graceful ducks migrate thousands of miles to enjoy our rich autumn wetlands.
Look out for their stunning silhouette in flight over our lakes.
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A further selection of images from last nights superb Pallid Harrier show down on Llanrhidian Marsh. It roamed much more widely than I’ve seen previously, including a trip right along the marsh towards Crofty and back. #birdingWales #rareBirdsUK #UKWildlife #birdsoftheworld @birdsinwales.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
A further selection of images from last nights superb Pallid Harrier show down on Llanrhidian Marsh. It roamed much more widely than I’ve seen previously, including a trip right along the marsh towards Crofty and back. #birdingWales #rareBirdsUK #UKWildlife #birdsoftheworld @birdsinwales.bsky.social
Our second event of the week is a field trip to Port Eynon on Saturday 18th October, meeting at Port Eynon Salthouse at 14:30. This is a good site for small waders, gulls, terns, and seabirds. Full details at the link below:
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/port-e...
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/port-e...
October 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Our second event of the week is a field trip to Port Eynon on Saturday 18th October, meeting at Port Eynon Salthouse at 14:30. This is a good site for small waders, gulls, terns, and seabirds. Full details at the link below:
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/port-e...
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/port-e...
The first of our two events coming up this week is an in-person talk on Friday 17th October on "Seals in Gower", by Gareth Richards. The talk will start at 19:15 and will be held at St Paul's Parish Centre in Sketty. More info in the link below:
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/seals-...
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/seals-...
October 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The first of our two events coming up this week is an in-person talk on Friday 17th October on "Seals in Gower", by Gareth Richards. The talk will start at 19:15 and will be held at St Paul's Parish Centre in Sketty. More info in the link below:
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/seals-...
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/seals-...
A reminder for our online talk on 'Farming and Curlew' coming up this Wednesday 24th September. See the quoted post for more information
We have a very interesting online talk coming up on Wednesday 24th September about 'Farming and Curlew' which will be presented by Sam Kenyon. The talk will start at 19:30. For more details and the link to join, please click on the link below:
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/farmin...
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/farmin...
September 22, 2025 at 8:10 PM
A reminder for our online talk on 'Farming and Curlew' coming up this Wednesday 24th September. See the quoted post for more information
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Eyes to the skies! Check out our latest Migration Blog, and tell us what you find this weekend.
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📷 Glossy Ibises by Philip Croft/BTO
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📷 Glossy Ibises by Philip Croft/BTO
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September 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Eyes to the skies! Check out our latest Migration Blog, and tell us what you find this weekend.
www.bto.org/our-work/new...
📷 Glossy Ibises by Philip Croft/BTO
@spurnbirdobs.bsky.social
www.bto.org/our-work/new...
📷 Glossy Ibises by Philip Croft/BTO
@spurnbirdobs.bsky.social
We have a very interesting online talk coming up on Wednesday 24th September about 'Farming and Curlew' which will be presented by Sam Kenyon. The talk will start at 19:30. For more details and the link to join, please click on the link below:
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/farmin...
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/farmin...
September 12, 2025 at 7:49 PM
We have a very interesting online talk coming up on Wednesday 24th September about 'Farming and Curlew' which will be presented by Sam Kenyon. The talk will start at 19:30. For more details and the link to join, please click on the link below:
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/farmin...
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/farmin...
We have a field trip to Rhossili coming up on Saturday 20th September, meeting at the National Trust Car Park at 08:00am. This is a good area for migrants such as Whinchat and Yellow Wagtails as well as rarer species.
Full details at the link below:
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/rhossi...
Full details at the link below:
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/rhossi...
September 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM
We have a field trip to Rhossili coming up on Saturday 20th September, meeting at the National Trust Car Park at 08:00am. This is a good area for migrants such as Whinchat and Yellow Wagtails as well as rarer species.
Full details at the link below:
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/rhossi...
Full details at the link below:
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/rhossi...
We have a field trip coming up this Sunday 31st August to Whiteford, meeting at Cwm Ivy car park at 09:00am. Full details of the field trip and the location for meeting can be found at the link below:
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/whitef...
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/whitef...
August 28, 2025 at 7:28 PM
We have a field trip coming up this Sunday 31st August to Whiteford, meeting at Cwm Ivy car park at 09:00am. Full details of the field trip and the location for meeting can be found at the link below:
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/whitef...
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/whitef...
We will be running a ringing demonstration on Saturday 26th July starting at 08:00am at Oxwich Marsh. Full details at the link below.
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/bird-r...
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/bird-r...
July 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
We will be running a ringing demonstration on Saturday 26th July starting at 08:00am at Oxwich Marsh. Full details at the link below.
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/bird-r...
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/bird-r...
NPT Local Nature Partnership are running a Swift Walk on Tuesday 22nd July meeting at 19:30 at Pontardawe Library. Full details at the link below.
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/pontar...
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/pontar...
July 16, 2025 at 5:28 PM
NPT Local Nature Partnership are running a Swift Walk on Tuesday 22nd July meeting at 19:30 at Pontardawe Library. Full details at the link below.
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/pontar...
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/pontar...
This weekend (19th and 20th July) there is a Bioblitz event at the National Botanic Gardens of Wales, where we will have a stall. Full details at the link below:
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/biobli...
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/biobli...
July 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This weekend (19th and 20th July) there is a Bioblitz event at the National Botanic Gardens of Wales, where we will have a stall. Full details at the link below:
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/biobli...
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/biobli...
Check out our events page on our website for all our events up until the end of the year
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/events/
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/events/
Events from 6 January 2024 – 1 July 2024 – Gower Ornithological Society
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July 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Check out our events page on our website for all our events up until the end of the year
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/events/
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/events/
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Hundreds of Manx Shearwater streaming past Port Eynon Point this evening with close views from Sedger’s Bank as they slipped between the towering waves. Smattering of Gannet, Kittiwake, Razorbill & Guillemot as well. #birdingWales #birds #UKWildlife @birdsinwales.bsky.social @gowerbirds.bsky.social
June 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Hundreds of Manx Shearwater streaming past Port Eynon Point this evening with close views from Sedger’s Bank as they slipped between the towering waves. Smattering of Gannet, Kittiwake, Razorbill & Guillemot as well. #birdingWales #birds #UKWildlife @birdsinwales.bsky.social @gowerbirds.bsky.social
Last minute reminder for our field trip tomorrow
We have a field trip this Saturday 26th April to the Brecon Beacons to look for Ospreys and Ring Ouzels. The meeting point is at Craig y Fro (about 1km on from storey arms centre in direction of Brecon), meeting at 08:30. All are welcome. Full details below:
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/brecon...
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/brecon...
April 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Last minute reminder for our field trip tomorrow
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The elusive Garden Warbler sneaks into our #SpringArrivalSpotlight, arriving across April.
While they might look a little plain, their melodious, mellow song is captivating.
Preferring the secrecy of dense trees & bushes, listen for their song to know they've arrived! 🎵
While they might look a little plain, their melodious, mellow song is captivating.
Preferring the secrecy of dense trees & bushes, listen for their song to know they've arrived! 🎵
April 22, 2025 at 6:58 AM
The elusive Garden Warbler sneaks into our #SpringArrivalSpotlight, arriving across April.
While they might look a little plain, their melodious, mellow song is captivating.
Preferring the secrecy of dense trees & bushes, listen for their song to know they've arrived! 🎵
While they might look a little plain, their melodious, mellow song is captivating.
Preferring the secrecy of dense trees & bushes, listen for their song to know they've arrived! 🎵
We have a field trip this Saturday 26th April to the Brecon Beacons to look for Ospreys and Ring Ouzels. The meeting point is at Craig y Fro (about 1km on from storey arms centre in direction of Brecon), meeting at 08:30. All are welcome. Full details below:
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/brecon...
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/brecon...
April 22, 2025 at 6:59 AM
We have a field trip this Saturday 26th April to the Brecon Beacons to look for Ospreys and Ring Ouzels. The meeting point is at Craig y Fro (about 1km on from storey arms centre in direction of Brecon), meeting at 08:30. All are welcome. Full details below:
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/brecon...
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/brecon...
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Birds from all directions in #NorthWales this week, including this chunky snowball @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social.
A roundup of the sightings, including @brenigospreys.bsky.social where it's all gone a bit EastEnders.
📷 @bardseyobswarden.bsky.social #BirdingWales
www.birdnotes.wales/blog/a-snowb...
A roundup of the sightings, including @brenigospreys.bsky.social where it's all gone a bit EastEnders.
📷 @bardseyobswarden.bsky.social #BirdingWales
www.birdnotes.wales/blog/a-snowb...
A snowball’s chance: rare Redpoll is a Welsh first
The appearance of a Redpoll from the high Arctic seemed appropriate during a chilly Easter that broke weeks of dry and sunny weather. The bulky finch, nicknamed ‘snowballs’ by some birders, was...
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April 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Birds from all directions in #NorthWales this week, including this chunky snowball @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social.
A roundup of the sightings, including @brenigospreys.bsky.social where it's all gone a bit EastEnders.
📷 @bardseyobswarden.bsky.social #BirdingWales
www.birdnotes.wales/blog/a-snowb...
A roundup of the sightings, including @brenigospreys.bsky.social where it's all gone a bit EastEnders.
📷 @bardseyobswarden.bsky.social #BirdingWales
www.birdnotes.wales/blog/a-snowb...
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This Marsh Harrier in the Burry Inlet was fixated on something in the reeds this evening. @gowerbirds.bsky.social
April 13, 2025 at 8:51 PM
This Marsh Harrier in the Burry Inlet was fixated on something in the reeds this evening. @gowerbirds.bsky.social
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Osprey fishing off Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea, this afternoon, a few Sandwich Terns in the bay and Harbour Porpoise off Mumbles after high tide #birdingWales
April 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Osprey fishing off Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea, this afternoon, a few Sandwich Terns in the bay and Harbour Porpoise off Mumbles after high tide #birdingWales
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A photo that perfectly encapsulates Gower right now. Flowering Gorse and a Wheatear, one of two on Saturday seen below the lookout station at Rhossili. @gowerbirds.bsky.social @birdsinwales.bsky.social #birdingWales #UKWildlife #birds
April 7, 2025 at 1:47 PM
A photo that perfectly encapsulates Gower right now. Flowering Gorse and a Wheatear, one of two on Saturday seen below the lookout station at Rhossili. @gowerbirds.bsky.social @birdsinwales.bsky.social #birdingWales #UKWildlife #birds
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This Black Grouse chose an unusual, perhaps risky, place to lek - not surprisingly, he didn't attract a mate. Watch the video and catch up on the week's flurry of spring migrants in #NorthWales in @northwaleslive.bsky.social BirdNotes.
#BirdingWales 📷📽️Dave Parry
www.birdnotes.wales/blog/e-lek-t...
#BirdingWales 📷📽️Dave Parry
www.birdnotes.wales/blog/e-lek-t...
E-lek-tric display by Hiraethog grouse
Co-ordinators of Black Grouse surveys in northeast Wales will hope that the high-pressure system with its clear weather holds through April. Counting birds requires a calm dawn to locate a lek –...
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April 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
This Black Grouse chose an unusual, perhaps risky, place to lek - not surprisingly, he didn't attract a mate. Watch the video and catch up on the week's flurry of spring migrants in #NorthWales in @northwaleslive.bsky.social BirdNotes.
#BirdingWales 📷📽️Dave Parry
www.birdnotes.wales/blog/e-lek-t...
#BirdingWales 📷📽️Dave Parry
www.birdnotes.wales/blog/e-lek-t...