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 news

  • Annual General Meeting
    Dear Members, The society will be holding its AGM on Saturday, 17th January 2026 at 7.30 pm. It will be held at Goytre Village Hall. The agenda is as follows – All members are encouraged to attend. Blair Jones GOS Secretary....Read here...
  • Wood Warblers Assemble!
    Come and join us for the inaugural meeting of the Wood Warblers, our new group formed to help manage our Goytre House Wood nature reserve & monitor its wildlife. Saplings & nest boxes The morning will include some gardening around the tree saplings planted a few years ago, and then a review ...Read here...
  • Avian Influenza – advice from the BTO
    Avian Influenza – advice from the BTO Very sadly, we are receiving reports of increases in High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (bird flu), including a worrying outbreak in Whooper Swans in the Fens. Other waterbirds are also being affected. Therefore, we ask that you remind people what to do if they ...Read here...
  • Change of date for Outdoor Event – Pwll Du and Gilwern Hill
    Please note the walk, which Nicholas Beswick will lead, has changed date to 23/10/25 https://www.gwentbirds.org.uk/event/outdoor-event-pwll-du-and-gilwern-hill/?instance_id=238...Read here...

Upcoming events

Jan
24
Sat
2026
9:00 am Outdoor Event @ Bird Ringing at Newport Wetlands
Outdoor Event @ Bird Ringing at Newport Wetlands
Jan 24 @ 9:00 am
Bird ringing with Goldcliff Ringing Group. Part of RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch
Feb
22
Sun
2026
9:15 am Outdoor Event @ Llanelli & Whiteford Burrows
Outdoor Event @ Llanelli & Whiteford Burrows
Feb 22 @ 9:15 am – 4:00 pm
Full Day – Morning at Llanelli WWT then pm on Whitford Burrows to look for Harriers
Mar
18
Wed
2026
9:00 am Outdoor Event @ Mynydd Llangatwg. 
Outdoor Event @ Mynydd Llangatwg. 
Mar 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hill walk to look for Red Grouse & Moorland Birds