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

  • Change of Date
    Due to unforeseen circumstances the walk due to take place on Saturday 30th March has had to be postponed. It will now take place on Monday 1st April 2024. All other details remain the same....Read here...
  • GOS Photographic Exhibition
    GOS Photographic Exhibition – ‘Birds of Gwent’ Our organising team were delighted by the membership’s response to the recent call for submissions for the GOS photographic exhibition. With nearly 120 photographs received, we have been able to feature birds from all areas and habitats in the county. ...Read here...
  • Demonstration at the Senedd – Join GWT and other partners at the Senedd in Cardiff to give nature your voice!
    Help Save The Gwent Levels, Again! In defence of the Gwent Levels, join GWT and others at the Senedd for a peaceful demonstration prior to the Senedd petition committee discussing our petition calling for a moratorium on major new developments on the Gwent Levels SSSIs. Location:  The ...Read here...
  • Birds of Gwent Exhibition
    A reminder there is still time to submit your photographs. An exhibition of GOS members’ photographs From 29th March to 26th April GOS will be holding a photographic exhibition at The Riverfront in Newport. Our aim is to showcase the fabulous birdlife of Gwent and the work of the Society’s ...Read here...

Upcoming events

Apr
1
Mon
2024
9:00 am Change of Date:- Outdoor meeting... @ Mynynedd Llangatog
Change of Date:- Outdoor meeting... @ Mynynedd Llangatog
Apr 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Due to unforeseen circumstances the date of tis walk has had to be changed. It will now occur on Monday April 1st.[...]
Apr
12
Fri
2024
5:00 pm Outdoor meeting Portland Weekend @ Portland Bill Bird observatory
Outdoor meeting Portland Weekend @ Portland Bill Bird observatory
Apr 12 @ 5:00 pm – Apr 14 @ 3:00 pm
Spring visit to Portland Bill Bird Observatory. Meet at the Observatory or contact Dave to make arrangements. This event is bookable from[...]
May
2
Thu
2024
9:00 am Outdoor meeting Lower Machen and... @ Lowr Machen and Coed Craig Ruperra Nature Reserve
Outdoor meeting Lower Machen and... @ Lowr Machen and Coed Craig Ruperra Nature Reserve
May 2 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
A morning walk starting at the layby in Lower Machen at 09am. And easy walk through fields and woodland. The walk through[...]