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

  • 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...
  • GOS Bird Photo Exhibition
    Birds of Gwent Exhibition 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 Photographers. There are no prizes but, ...Read here...

Upcoming events

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[...]
May
4
Sat
2024
8:30 am Outdoor meeting Blaen Bran Woodland @ Blaen Bran Woodland
Outdoor meeting Blaen Bran Woodland @ Blaen Bran Woodland
May 4 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
meet Blaen Bran Woodland car park   ST272968 08:30 Moderate walk 2to 3 hours
May
8
Wed
2024
all-day Outdoor Meeting RSPB Gwenffrwd D... @ RSPB Gwenffrwd Dinas
Outdoor Meeting RSPB Gwenffrwd D... @ RSPB Gwenffrwd Dinas
May 8 all-day
Full day with RSPB staff guide-Jon Cryer meet at RSPB Gwenffrwd Dinas car park   SN78794707 at 09:30