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Gwent Ornithological Society @gos-birds.bsky.social · 3d

GOS enjoyed a really interesting talk from Dan Jenkins yesterday evening about Green Sandpipers in South East Wales. Many Thanks . #gwentbirds #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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RSPB Cymru @rspbcymru.bsky.social · 6d

Here's our response 👇

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Gwent Ornithological Society @gos-birds.bsky.social · 9d

A reminder that we will be holding an indoor meeting this coming Saturday. All are welcome. #gwentbirding #birdingwales

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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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The Wildlife Oculus @thewildlifeoculus.bsky.social · 12d

Nice views of a Wryneck today at Goldcliff Lagoons. A lifer for me, so well happy. #birdingwales #gwentbirds

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Gwent Ornithological Society @gos-birds.bsky.social · 17d

Great talk from Neville Davies yesterday evening about the Wonders of Botswana. A real feast for the eyes, seeing so many wonderful birds and other animals.Many Thanks, Nev.#birdingwales

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BirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 27d

A huge Glossy Ibis influx is currently under way across Britain and Ireland, with large flocks appearing and all modern records for the species being broken:

Massive Glossy Ibis arrival reaches Britain and Ireland

A huge Glossy Ibis influx is currently under way across Britain and Ireland, with large flocks appearing across a wide area. The arrival breaks all modern records for the species, which has been rapidly increasing across Western Europe in recent years and bred in Britain for the first time in 2022. On Monday 8 September, a staggering minimum of 605 ibis were recorded across Britain and Ireland.

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Colin's Viewfinder @colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social · Sep 6

Wheatear on the scorched sea wall at Goldcliff Lagoons. 05/09/25. Despite the grass fire there are still plenty of birds to see. Nice to see work has already begun to clear the burnt down sea wall hide. @gos-birds.bsky.social 🪶 #birdingwales #ukbirding

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Gwent Ornithological Society @gos-birds.bsky.social · 24d

GOS is excited to kick off its indoor talks again this weekend with Nev Davies. All are welcome at 7.30 pm on Saturday 20th September at Goytre Village Hall. #gwentbirds #birdingwales

Gwent Ornithological Society @gos-birds.bsky.social · Aug 5

GOS is excited to announce we will be resuming our indoor events next month, beginning with a talk, The Wonders of Botswana, presented by the bird book author and wildlife expert, Nev Davies. #birdingwales
www.gwentbirds.org.uk/2025/08/05/i...

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BTO Cymru @btocymru.bsky.social · 26d

Now that we've reached the end of the first survey season, make sure you enter your data by 21st September in order to be included in this year’s analysis! This analysis is the core purpose of the project, and only data submitted by that deadline can contribute to the first year report. #cudyllcymru

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Welsh Ornithological Society @birdsinwales.bsky.social · 26d

A brilliant insight into the Guillemots of Skomer Island and the brilliant work of Professor Tim Birkead 🙌

Astudiaeth ryfeddol o Wylogiaid Ynys Sgomer a gwaith rhyfeddol yr Athro Tim Birkhead 👏

www.sbsg.org/sbsg-news/th...

The Birdman of Skomer

Sheffield Bird Study Group was formed in December 1972 as a forum for birdwatchers in and around the city with an active interest in ornithology. We aim to promote an interest in birds in the communit...

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🇬🇧 john_l_uk 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇪🇺 @john-l-uk.bsky.social · 24d

youtube.com/watch?v=HVal... on an otherwise bird free dried up lagoon in Goldcliff this beauty glided in to eat its breakfast. @birdsinwales.bsky.social

Eurasian Hobby eating a small bird. 4K

YouTube video by john l uk

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Gwent Ornithological Society @gos-birds.bsky.social · Aug 29

The society is devastated after a grass fire damaged a significant part of Goldcliff Lagoons. However, the reserve remains open, and there are plenty of birds showing.
www.gwentbirds.org.uk/2025/08/29/f... #birdingwales #gwentbirds

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The Wildlife Oculus @thewildlifeoculus.bsky.social · Aug 29

The fire damage at Goldcliff Lagoons. RIP the seawall hide.
More on my blog . www.thewildlifeoculus.com/2025/08/fire... #birdingwales #gwentbirds

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Chris Jones @chrisj22.bsky.social · Aug 24

A pleasent evening watching the rising tide at Peterstone, Gwent, turned a little manic in the final minutes before the mud was covered, when looking through the Redshank flock I found a Marsh Sandpiper, ooossh, County 1st!!!! Manage to relocate the bird about 45 mins later

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Gwent Ornithological Society @gos-birds.bsky.social · Aug 5

GOS is excited to announce we will be resuming our indoor events next month, beginning with a talk, The Wonders of Botswana, presented by the bird book author and wildlife expert, Nev Davies. #birdingwales
www.gwentbirds.org.uk/2025/08/05/i...

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Gwent Ornithological Society @gos-birds.bsky.social · May 5

There is a talk by Welsh writer Jon Gower about his book Birdland: A Journey Around Britain On The Wing at Cwtsh, 226 Stow Hill, Newport on Friday, 9th May at 7.30pm. Admission £3, all proceeds to Cwtsh Arts Cente.
community.rspb.org.uk/chat/f/book-... #birdingwales

Birdland - A Journey Around Britain on The Wing by Jon Gower - Book Club - Chat - The RSPB Community

ALTHOUGH they are often heard, such is the secretive nature of Corncrakes that they are seldom seen. Imagine the excitement, then, for birders carrying out an

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Steve Williams @valleynature.bsky.social · May 3

A singing Reed Warbler along with several Dingy Skipper butterflies and Large Red Damselflies at Blaenavon's minewater treatment site yesterday. @gos-birds.bsky.social

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The Wildlife Oculus @thewildlifeoculus.bsky.social · May 5

There are moments in birding that are pure joy. This week, Cwm Cadlan offered just that. My latest blog is up.
www.thewildlifeoculus.com/2025/05/join... #birdingwales

Joining the dots

A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and in particularly birds.

www.thewildlifeoculus.com

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Nicnacnoopixs @nicnacnoopixs.bsky.social · Apr 20

Finally a day out birding !!!

Thanks to @thewildlifeoculus.bsky.social & GOS for yesterdays trip to RSPB Greylake, Hamwall which gave us some superb sightings and even a Uk ✅ in a Whiskered Tern💚 great day to get miles in the legs, some Vit D soaked up and reset the mind

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🇬🇧 john_l_uk 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇪🇺 @john-l-uk.bsky.social · Apr 24

Goldcliff Birding #219 4K
Probably the best of my recent videos, Cetti’s, Sedge Warbler, Spotshank, Barwit and more. youtu.be/GEjxNKX2wPk

Goldcliff Birding #219 4K

YouTube video by john l uk

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RSPB Cymru @rspbcymru.bsky.social · Apr 29

📣The Future Generations Commissioner is calling on all political parties & public bodies to do more for nature and climate.

📖Read our blog to find out why having legally-binding nature targets in Wales is a vital step in doing just that bit.ly/naturetargets #futuregen10

derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · Apr 29

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Wales' future generations commissioner warns of unrecognisable future

Wales faces "unrecognisable future" without urgent action, future generations commissioner says.

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Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · Apr 29

The RSPB is recruiting for a Conservation Officer on The Curlews Call project in North Wales.

Deadline: 3 June.

Apply here: app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car...

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Welsh Ornithological Society @birdsinwales.bsky.social · Apr 29

📣 Help to call on the Welsh Government to increase and secure the budget for climate and nature-friendly farming in Wales❗️

action.rspb.org.uk/page/167438/...

I've just taken action for nature in Wales. Will you?

84% of Wales is farmed, so investing in nature-friendly farming is the best chance we have of seeing our wildlife recover and thrive. Join me and write to the Welsh Government!

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