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

Thu 23rd Jan 2025

Wed 22nd Jan 2025

Goldcliff Lagoons

Spotted Redshank

Tue 21st Jan 2025

Mynydd Llangatwg

Hen Harrier

Latest news

  • Cancellation of Ringing demonstration on Sunday 26th January 2024 at Newport Wetlands.
    Thu 23rd Jan 2025
    Dear members, The weather forecast for this Sunday is unfortunately not very good and therefore the planned ringing demonstration at the Newport Wetlands Reserve has been cancelled.  We will look to reschedule the event with the Goldcliff Ringing Group for later in the year and will let members ...Read here...
  • Annual Membership Reminder
    Wed 15th Jan 2025
    Dear Members, The annual membership fees are now due for renewal. We would very much like you to continue supporting the society and value your membership greatly. If you have already paid your membership for 2025 then please ignore, otherwise please kindly accept this friendly nudge to remind you. ...Read here...
  • Annual General Meeting of the Society – Saturday 18th January 2025
    Mon 13th Jan 2025
    Message from Richard M. Clarke (Chairman) Dear Members, The Society has its AGM this Saturday (18th) at Goytre Village Hall starting at 7:30pm and I very much hope that you will join us.  This is your chance to hear what GOS has achieved in 2024 and to vote an various motions and it’s a great ...Read here...
  • Happy New Year from GOS
    Wed 1st Jan 2025
    The society wishes you all a Happy New Year and may you have lots of great birding in 2025....Read here...

Upcoming events

Jan
26
Sun
2025
9:30 am THIS HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO B... @ NWR Uskmouth RSPB center
THIS HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO B... @ NWR Uskmouth RSPB center
Jan 26 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
THIS HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER Outdoor Event- NWR Uskmouth Bird Ringing @ NWR Uskmouth RSPB center
THIS HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER Bird ringing with Goldcliff Ringing Group. Part of Big Garden Birdwatch Led by Richard[...]
Feb
5
Wed
2025
7:30 pm Indoor Event – Storm Petrels in ... @ Chepstow Leisure Center
Indoor Event – Storm Petrels in ... @ Chepstow Leisure Center
Feb 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Indoor Event - Storm Petrels in Wales and Beyond by DR Rob Thomas @ Chepstow Leisure Center
Gwent Ornithological Society and Gwent Wildlife Trust will be jointly hosting DR Rob Thomas of Cardiff University. Hear from one of the[...]
Feb
16
Sun
2025
9:15 am Outdoor Event – Llanelli and Whi... @ WWT Llanelli Car Park
Outdoor Event – Llanelli and Whi... @ WWT Llanelli Car Park
Feb 16 @ 9:15 am – 5:00 pm
Outdoor Event - Llanelli and Whiteford Burrows @ WWT Llanelli Car Park
Full Day – Morning at Llanelli WWT the pm on the Burrows.   date changed to 16/2/2025