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Posts by Gower Ornithological Society

The logo for Cudyll Cymru

The logo for Cudyll Cymru

We have an online talk on Wednesday 15th April on Cudyll Cymru by Charlotte Griffiths. The talk will start at 7pm and is all about the project and raptor monitoring in Wales. Full details for joining are available at the link below.

www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/cudyll...

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I think you might be right. Well spotted!

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Marsh Tit

Marsh Tit

Next up was Mill Wood which was full of calling Redwing, Fieldfare, Mistle and Song Thrush, plus our quarry the Marsh Tit. Eventually found a single bird just off the main path. Terrible photo but always a nice bird to spot. #birdingWales #UKWildlife #birdsSeenIn2026 #birds @gowerbirds.bsky.social

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A reminder for our online talk on Arctic Terns on Wednesday 11th March

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A satellite image of Kenfig showing the location of the car park, which is the meeting point

A satellite image of Kenfig showing the location of the car park, which is the meeting point

Finishing off a busy week for us next week, we have a field trip on Saturday 14th March to Kenfig NNR and Sker Point, meeting at Kenfig nature reserve car park at 08:00am.

Full details at the link below:
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/margam...

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A Gannet in flight

A Gannet in flight

Our second talk of next week will be in person on 'Birds of the Pembrokeshire Islands' by Dave Astins. This will be on Friday 13th March at 19:15 at St Paul's Parish Centre, Sketty.

Full details of the talk can be found at the link below.
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/birds-...

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An Arctic Tern in flight

An Arctic Tern in flight

The first of two talks we have coming up next week is an online talk on Arctic Terns by Dr Chris Redfern. The talk will start at 19:30 on Wednesday 11th March, but please join from 19:15

The zoom link to join and more information can be found at the link below:
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/to-ant...

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Jackdaw AHH seen at Pennard Golf Club again this morning. Ringed as part of the Gower Ringing Group efforts @gowerbirds.bsky.social @richarddann.bsky.social

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Hen Harrier

Hen Harrier

Lovely views of this female Hen Harrier down at Llanrhidian yesterday evening. Swept by the car and then looped out over the marsh before heading straight back at us. Closest views for some time, and in actual sunshine! #birdingWales #UKWildlife #birdSeenIn2026 #birds @gowerbirds.bsky.social

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Nesting Neighbours | BTO Join the Nesting Neighbours projectNesting Neighbours participants follow the progress of individual bird nests through the spring and summer. They send their records to our database, contributing vit...

National Nestbox Week 🐦

Different species have different nesting preferences. Providing a variety of cover gives #birds the best chance of success.

Keep reading to find out how some garden birds nest 👇

And remember: if you find a nest in your garden, report it to Nesting Neighbours 🪺

2 months ago 12 6 1 0
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On to go Gower and Salthouse Point where a pair of Black-necked Grebe were showing superbly. We watched for at least an hour before they drifted inland on the rising tide. Distant views of the Pallid Harrier and 5 Spoonbill as well. #birdingWales #UKWildlife #birdsSeenIn2026 @gowerbirds.bsky.social

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Jackdaw, part of the Gower Ringing Group programme.. @Pennardgolfclub Not seen for 3 years.. #birdingwales @richarddann.bsky.social @gowerbirds.bsky.social

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The grim weather continues. Throwback to last Sunday at Whiteford Point where it was just me and hundreds of Brent Geese and Oystercatchers against a rising tide. #birdingWales #UKWildlife #birdsSeenIn2026 @birdsinwales.bsky.social @gowerbirds.bsky.social

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Front cover of Poyser monograph book of Storm Petrels

Front cover of Poyser monograph book of Storm Petrels

We have a fantastic talk coming up this evening (20th February) on Storm Petrels by Dr Rob Thomas! The talk will be held at St Paul's Parish Centre in Sketty, Swansea and will start at 19:15

Full details at the link below:
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/the-st...

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A satellite image showing the location of Crofty Industrial Estate and the meeting point

A satellite image showing the location of Crofty Industrial Estate and the meeting point

This Saturday (31st January) we have a field trip to Crofty, meeting at Crofty Industrial Estate at 08:00am. Come and join us for what should be a great morning with a variety of waterfowl and waders.

Full details at the link below:
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/crofty...

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I had a late surprise this afternoon with this juvenile Dartford Warbler in my net. The species breed on the cliffs here but it’s taken 6 years for one to stray into the garden nets. Species 70 on the garden ringing list #BirdRinging #GowerBirds #DartfordWarbler @gowerbirds.bsky.social

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How extraordinary it was to see a Eurasian Scops Owl tonight, locally here in Gower, and in December of all months! A fabulous little bird that was hunting in a suburban park. #GowerBirds #ScopsOwl @gowerbirds.bsky.social

4 months ago 98 10 3 1

Please note that the time of this talk has been moved forward to 19:00

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Merlin, honest.

Merlin, honest.

View of the snow from Rhossili Down

View of the snow from Rhossili Down

Great to see a Merlin on Rhossili Down this morning. Also 2 Snipe and a Wren. Lots of ice, but warm in the sunshine. Snow on the other side of the estuary for the last 2 days but none here.

#birdingwales #gowerbirds @gowerbirds.bsky.social

5 months ago 19 1 0 0
Two Common Snipe being held in the hand during a ringing session

Two Common Snipe being held in the hand during a ringing session

We have a talk coming up this week on Friday 28th November about bird ringing at Oxwich Marsh. The talk will be at St Paul's Parish Centre in Sketty and will start at 19:30. Full details at the link below:

www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/ringin...

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A Dunlin

A Dunlin

We also have a field trip tomorrow (Saturday 21st November) to Whiteford, meeting at Cwm Ivy car park just before 09:00am. Full details at the link below:

www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/whitef...

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A Chough

A Chough

Our AGM is this evening at 19:15 at St Paul's Parish Centre in Sketty, Swansea. There will also be a talk by Mike Shewring on the results of Chough surveys in Gower and a talk by Owain Gabb on Barn Owls. More details at the link below:
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/gos-ag...

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Some more pictures of this morning’s #BarredWarbler which was caught in the garden here on Pennard Cliffs, Gower.
A smart juvenile bird with a healthy amount of fat. #BirdRinging @gowerbirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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Graph and image showing the best year of BBS coverage across the UK yet.

Graph and image showing the best year of BBS coverage across the UK yet.

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

5 months ago 25 14 0 1
Woodcock in the snow, by Liz Cutting / BTO

Woodcock in the snow, by Liz Cutting / BTO

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 woodcock@bto.org.

📷 Woodcock by Liz Cutting / BTO

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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...

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...

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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.

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Pallid Harrier

Pallid Harrier

Pallid Harrier

Pallid Harrier

Pallid Harrier

Pallid Harrier

Pallid Harrier

Pallid Harrier

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

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A satellite image of Port Eynon showing the car park and Salthouse with yellow pins

A satellite image of Port Eynon showing the car park and Salthouse with yellow pins

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...

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A basking Grey Seal

A basking Grey Seal

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-...

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