Welcome to the Gwent Ornithological Society

The Gwent Ornithological Society, founded in 1961, has grown to become one of the most active county bird clubs in Wales. We are proud to have such a dedicated membership and would love to see our Society continue to grow with members all across the county. As a GOS member you will be supporting a Society which works for the protection of birds and their habitats in Gwent. We organise indoor meetings, field trips and outings, and publish regular newsletters, an informative Annual Report and a popular website!

Latest sightings

Mon 21st Oct 2024

Llantilio Crossenny

Goldcrest

Sat 19th Oct 2024

Goldcliff lagoons

Highlights

Sat 19th Oct 2024

Chapel Lane, Goldcliff

Red Kite

Latest news

  • Indoor Talk – Birds of Costa Rica Saturday 19th October 2024
    Sun 13th Oct 2024
    Gwent Ornithological Society holds its next indoor talk on the Birds of Costa Rica. Presented by its very own members David Dave Brassey and Keith Roylance. The meeting will be held at 7.30 pm at Goytre Hall on Saturday 19th October 2024  ...Read here...
  • Swift Brick Petition
    Tue 17th Sep 2024
    The society is supporting an online swift brick petition which  has been set up and the sponsors are hoping to get to 10,000 signatures by December 5th, which guarantees a Senedd debate on the issue. They are halfway there, but need a big boost to get over the line. We encourage members to sign it ...Read here...
  • Updated – 2020 Bird Report is now available.
    Sun 25th Aug 2024
    The society has been working hard on producing the long awaited 2020 Bird Report The report has now been printed and the society has began to distribute it to members.  If you not a member the report can be purchased by ordering it through our publications page on this website. In terms of ...Read here...
  • Summer Edition of The Dipper has been published
    Fri 2nd Aug 2024
    Dear Members the latest publication of the societies Newsletter has been distributed by email to membership today. We hope you all enjoy it....Read here...

Upcoming events

Nov
23
Sat
2024
7:30 pm Indoor Meeting Pole Position Mar... @ Goytre Village Hall
Indoor Meeting Pole Position Mar... @ Goytre Village Hall
Nov 23 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Hear how a farm at the iconic Biebrza Marsh (NE Poland) has been managed for wildlife and is now full of birds,[...]
Dec
11
Wed
2024
7:30 pm Indoor Meeting – Barn Owl an ill... @ The Grange
Indoor Meeting – Barn Owl an ill... @ The Grange
Dec 11 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Indoor Meeting - Barn Owl an illustrated talk by Richard M. Clarke @ The Grange
This event is being held a joint meeting with Gwent Wildlife Trust and GOS. Please not the location is The Grange in[...]
Dec
14
Sat
2024
9:15 am Outdoor meeting Slimbridge @ Slimbridge WWT
Outdoor meeting Slimbridge @ Slimbridge WWT
Dec 14 @ 9:15 am
Full day  – Winter visitors inc Bewicks and Whoopers Meet in the Car Park at 09:15. Entry is free for  member of[...]