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

Sat 14th Feb 2026

Goldcliff Lagoons

White-fronted Geese

Tue 10th Feb 2026

Goldcliff Lagoons

Short eared Owl

Mon 9th Feb 2026

Hendre lake,St.Mellons

Snipe

Latest news

  • Cancelation of Outdoor Event – Bird Ringing at Newport Wetlands 24/01/26
    Fri 23rd Jan 2026
    Hi All, The strong winds and rain forecast for tomorrow mean we have had to postpone the bird ringing demonstration at the Newport Wetlands. We will look to reschedule later in the year. Kind Regards Richard Clarke....Read here...
  • Annual General Meeting
    Thu 8th Jan 2026
    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!
    Thu 20th Nov 2025
    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
    Fri 7th Nov 2025
    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...

Upcoming events

Feb
22
Sun
2026
9:15 am Full Day @ Llanelli & Whiteford Burrows
Full Day @ 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 Upland Walk @ Mynydd Llangatwg. 
Upland Walk @ Mynydd Llangatwg. 
Mar 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hill walk to look for Red Grouse & Moorland Birds
Mar
21
Sat
2026
7:00 pm Indoor Meeting – The Egrets & He... @ RSPB Centre, Newport Wetlands Reserve
Indoor Meeting – The Egrets & He... @ RSPB Centre, Newport Wetlands Reserve
Mar 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Indoor Meeting - The Egrets & Herons on the Somerset Avalon Marshes @ RSPB Centre, Newport Wetlands Reserve
The Egrets & Herons on the Somerset Avalon Marshes, an illustrated talk by Alison Morgan RSPB Centre, Newport Wetlands Reserve starting at[...]