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 9th Sep 2024

Sugar Loaf and Rholben

Goshawk

Mon 9th Sep 2024

West Usk Lighthouse, St Brides

Black-tailed Godwit

Sun 8th Sep 2024

Marshfield

Sparrowhawk

Latest news

  • The next GOS Indoor Meeting -The River Birds of Gwent Steph Tyler 14/9/24
    Wed 4th Sep 2024
    A reminder that the society will be hosting its first talk of the Autumn/Winter season on Saturday 14th September 2024 at Goytre Village Hall. All are welcome. Stephanie Joy Tyler MBE, also known as Steph Tyler, is a British ornithologist, zoologist, naturalist, conservationist, and author from ...Read here...
  • 2020 Bird Report will soon be available
    Sun 25th Aug 2024
    The society has been working hard on producing the long awaited 2020 Bird Report. It has been sent to the publishers for printing and we hope to have it in the near future available for members for free. If you not a member the report can be purchased by ordering it through our publications page on ...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...
  • Swifts of Usk Guided Walk Friday 19th July 2024
    Thu 18th Jul 2024
    We would like to remind all members that Swifts of Usk will be leading a  final guided Usk Swift Walk of 2024 will take place this Friday, 19th July. We’ll meet at 8pm in the Maryport Street South Car Park in Usk, opposite Usk Prison and next to the Memorial Hall. They start at dusk because it’s a ...Read here...

Upcoming events

Sep
14
Sat
2024
7:30 pm Indoor Meeting -The River Birds ... @ Goytre Village Hall
Indoor Meeting -The River Birds ... @ Goytre Village Hall
Sep 14 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Indoor Meeting -The River Birds of Gwent Steph Tyler @ Goytre Village Hall
Stephanie Joy Tyler MBE, also known as Steph Tyler, is a British ornithologist, zoologist, naturalist, conservationist, and author from Monmouthshire. She is[...]
Sep
21
Sat
2024
9:00 am Outdoor meeting Bird Steart Nat...
Outdoor meeting Bird Steart Nat...
Sep 21 @ 9:00 am
Meet at Steart Car Park ST 25208 44210 09:00 Full Day in this large improving reserve
Oct
11
Fri
2024
12:00 pm Outdoor meeting Portland weekend @ Portland Bill Bird observatory
Outdoor meeting Portland weekend @ Portland Bill Bird observatory
Oct 11 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 13 @ 5:00 pm
Full Day in this large improving reserve Weekend – Bookings taken from 1st July – take sleeping bag and food Please contact[...]