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Glamorgan Bird Club @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social · 4d

Don't forget there's a live indoor meeting at Pencoed Rugby Club on Tues [7th Oct], 7:30 p.m. in the upstairs room. Club member David Rich will be giving us an illustrated talk about his many birding visits to the USA. It'll be v interesting.
The Rugby Club is in Velindre Rd, CF35 5PB. #birdingWales

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Glamorgan Bird Club @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social · 6d

An update re our annual Big Bird Count in E. Glam - see glamorganbirds.org.uk/2025/09/15/2...
This is due this weekend, 3-6 Oct. In view of the forecast incoming storm we've decided to add in the following weekend for allowable counts i.e. 10-13 Oct. #birdingWales

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Glamorgan Bird Club @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social · 8d

Exc trip to Pembrey Dock, Kidwelly, WWT Llanelli on Sun 28th with 21 members. 64 species! Grey Phal at Kidwelly was the star among 15 spp of wader overall, including Curlew Sands, Ruff, Spotted Redshank & Greenshank. #birdingWales Full rept & link to list here: glamorganbirds.org.uk/category/tri...

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Glamorgan Bird Club @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social · 14d

This Saturday, 27th September, the club will be running a Birding Walk for Women at Bryngarw Country Park! Meet in the car park at 10am 🐦

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Glamorgan Bird Club @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social · 14d

This Saturday, 27th September, the club will be running a Birding Walk for Women at Bryngarw Country Park! Meet in the car park at 10am 🐦

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Glamorgan Bird Club @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social · 20d

There's a field trip to Kidwelly Quay and Burry Port/Pembrey Old Harbour on Sunday 28th Sept. Meet at Kidwelly Quay car park at 9 a.m. Waders at Kidwelly, and Terns at the Old Harbour. Let me know if you're coming. [[email protected]]. Full details glamorganbirds.org.uk/category/news/

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Glamorgan Bird Club @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social · Sep 3

It's not too late to nominate a young birder for our Robert Bradshaw Award - an award we created to recognise contributions that the late Rob Bradshaw, a fellow trustee, made to the Club, esp wrt our Youth Membership Scheme Full details on the website: glamorganbirds.org.uk/the-robert-b...

The Robert Bradshaw Award

This award has been created by the Glamorgan Bird Club trustees to recognise contributions that the late Rob Bradshaw, fellow trustee, made to the Club. The Award is to reflect, in particular, Rob’…

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Glamorgan Bird Club @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social · Aug 25

24 Aug - 22 members went to Peterston Moors [R. Ely floodplain]. The target of Green Sand was 'ticked' - 5, poss 8 seen in flight. Other h'lights - Red Kite, Stock Doves, Dipper, Grey Wag, GS Pecker ... #birdingWales. Good nos of butterflies.
Full list [32 spp]: drive.google.com/file/d/1l_J7...

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Glamorgan Bird Club @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social · Jul 27

Successful GBC field trip to Nash Pt & environs this a.m. 39 spp logged including 2 obliging Chough that posed on the roof of a lighthouse building. Also seen, Red Kite, juv Whitethroats, Stonechat fam groups. Full list here: drive.google.com/file/d/1Gy7r...

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Glamorgan Bird Club @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social · Jul 21

PS plse email John Wilson if you are attending - johndw1948 at gmail dot com

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Glamorgan Bird Club @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social · Jul 21

Upcoming field trip - Sun 27 Jul - Nash Point. Meet 9 a.m. Nash Pt carpark. NB was due to be to Rhossili but rescheduled due to poss restrictions resulting from the recent hotel fire. Full details here glamorganbirds.org.uk/2025/07/21/f...

Field trip 27 July – Nash Point & environs

We have had to change the venue for next weekend’s outing, which was due to be at Rhossili/Worms Head. However due to the fire at the hotel there, there are restrictions on access and parking…

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Glamorgan Bird Club @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social · Jul 5

We are pleased to announce publication of our 2023 East Glamorgan Bird Report - link to download below. Huge thanks to current editor and team for turning it round in 6 months. Same aim for the 2024 report.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Pfcp...

EGBR 2023 final 250625.pdf

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Glamorgan Bird Club @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social · Jun 14

Now corrected. 🙂

Glamorgan Bird Club @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social · Jun 14

John W here. Thanks @bazstewart.bsky.social Whoops! That crept in when I was converting the spreadsheet to a pdf. I'll correct it and re-upload so the link will load the corrected version.

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Glamorgan Bird Club @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social · Jun 14

For anyone who visits Llanishen & Lisvane Reservoirs - see. link below for a list of all birds seen there in 2024, compiled by @nick-lisres.bsky.social [Nick McMeil-Watson] @philb609.bsky.social [Phil Bristow] and Simon Lawrence. Nice one! #birdingWales
drive.google.com/file/d/18iRS...

LLanishen & Lisvane Reservoir Bird sightings for 2024 v2.pdf

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Glamorgan Bird Club @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social · Jun 9

Successful field trip to Somerset Levels y'day. 6+Hobbies hunting huge nos. of Odonata. Also Bittern, Marsh Harrier egrets etc. Main birds mostly distant. Circling White Stork for a couple of folk! Non-avian pix below. #birdingWales 60 spp logged:
drive.google.com/file/d/1yW0I...

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Vale Nature Partnership @valelnp.bsky.social · May 12

Welcoming Swifts Back to our Skies!

We’re thrilled to announce the Swift Tower has officially been installed today at Cold Knap Park, Barry

This newly commissioned sculpture isn’t just a striking addition to our local landscape - it’s also designed to become a vital habitat for swifts and bats

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Glamorgan Bird Club @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social · Jun 2

This award, created in memory of our late colleague Rob Bradshaw, celebrates young talent making a real difference, and Tate is a shining example. Congratulations, Tate!

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Glamorgan Bird Club @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social · Jun 2

From conducting monthly WeBS surveys at Newton Point, to surveying rookeries for GBC and WOS, contributing to Willow Tit nest box projects, and even shaping our annual Bird Reports as Photo Editor, Tate does it all! His engaging presentations at our "Review of the Year" have also been a highlight.

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Glamorgan Bird Club @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social · Jun 2

Many congratulations to Tate Lloyd, the inaugural recipient of the Robert Bradshaw Award! 🎉 Tate truly embodies the spirit of this award, showing incredible dedication to birding and conservation in East Glamorgan. #BirdingWales

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Glamorgan Bird Club @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social · May 25

Belated brief report of our field trip to Castell Nos on Sun 18th May, led by Ceri Jones and co-led by Alan Rosney. Highlights were 4 Cuckoos, Whinchat, Redpoll, Crossbill, Tree Pipit and Peregrine, out of 39 species seen. More detail here glamorganbirds.org.uk/2025/05/25/c...
#birdingWales

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Glamorgan Bird Club @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social · Apr 28

Thank you to everyone who has taken part in the Glamorgan Bird Club Big Bird Count! Remember to send in your photos and lists to: [email protected] 🐦 #birdingwales

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rhoswilliams.bsky.social @rhoswilliams.bsky.social · Apr 17

I was dissatisfied with the photos I took of the Yellow Wagtail at Sker yesterday so had another go today with better results.
#birdingWales @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social @eastglambto.bsky.social

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Glamorgan Bird Club @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social · Apr 23

Slightly fuller summary on our website News blog glamorganbirds.org.uk/category/news/ or our Facebook page.

Glamorgan Bird Club @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social · Apr 23

There were 34 folk at the GBC AGM last night, at Pencoed Rugby Club - a great turnout so thanks all. The formal business went off ok and young member Tate Lloyd @tatelloyd18.bsky.social was presented with our inaugural Robert Bradshaw Award, by John [email protected] . #birdingWales

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