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Gower Ornithological Society @gowerbirds.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Last minute reminder that we have a walk this evening (Friday 24th April) to Pant y Sais Fen, meeting at 18:00. This is a great site, with recent records of Cuckoos and Grasshopper Warblers, amongst other reedbed birds. Full details at the link below www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/pant-y...
A Reed Warbler in a reedbed
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Gower Ornithological Society @gowerbirds.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
We have an online talk on Wednesday 15th April on Cudyll Cymru by Charlotte Griffiths. The talk will start at 7pm and is all about the project and raptor monitoring in Wales. Full details for joining are available at the link below. www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/cudyll...
The logo for Cudyll Cymru
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Adam @atmylifeoutside.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Next up was Mill Wood which was full of calling Redwing, Fieldfare, Mistle and Song Thrush, plus our quarry the Marsh Tit. Eventually found a single bird just off the main path. Terrible photo but always a nice bird to spot. #birdingWales #UKWildlife #birdsSeenIn2026 #birds @gowerbirds.bsky.social
Marsh Tit
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Gower Ornithological Society @gowerbirds.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
A reminder for our online talk on Arctic Terns on Wednesday 11th March
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Gower Ornithological Society @gowerbirds.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Finishing off a busy week for us next week, we have a field trip on Saturday 14th March to Kenfig NNR and Sker Point, meeting at Kenfig nature reserve car park at 08:00am. Full details at the link below: www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/margam...
A satellite image of Kenfig showing the location of the car park, which is the meeting point
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Gower Ornithological Society @gowerbirds.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Our second talk of next week will be in person on 'Birds of the Pembrokeshire Islands' by Dave Astins. This will be on Friday 13th March at 19:15 at St Paul's Parish Centre, Sketty. Full details of the talk can be found at the link below. www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/birds-...
A Gannet in flight
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Gower Ornithological Society @gowerbirds.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
The first of two talks we have coming up next week is an online talk on Arctic Terns by Dr Chris Redfern. The talk will start at 19:30 on Wednesday 11th March, but please join from 19:15 The zoom link to join and more information can be found at the link below: www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/to-ant...
An Arctic Tern in flight
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Sociable Birder called Alun @welshbirders.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Jackdaw AHH seen at Pennard Golf Club again this morning. Ringed as part of the Gower Ringing Group efforts @gowerbirds.bsky.social @richarddann.bsky.social
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Adam @atmylifeoutside.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Lovely views of this female Hen Harrier down at Llanrhidian yesterday evening. Swept by the car and then looped out over the marsh before heading straight back at us. Closest views for some time, and in actual sunshine! #birdingWales #UKWildlife #birdSeenIn2026 #birds @gowerbirds.bsky.social
Hen Harrier
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BTO Garden BirdWatch @bto-gbw.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
National Nestbox Week 🐦 Different species have different nesting preferences. Providing a variety of cover gives #birds the best chance of success. Keep reading to find out how some garden birds nest 👇 And remember: if you find a nest in your garden, report it to Nesting Neighbours 🪺
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Nesting Neighbours | BTO
Join the Nesting Neighbours projectNesting Neighbours participants follow the progress of individual bird nests through the spring and summer. They send their records to our database, contributing vit...
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Adam @atmylifeoutside.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
On to go Gower and Salthouse Point where a pair of Black-necked Grebe were showing superbly. We watched for at least an hour before they drifted inland on the rising tide. Distant views of the Pallid Harrier and 5 Spoonbill as well. #birdingWales #UKWildlife #birdsSeenIn2026 @gowerbirds.bsky.social
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Sociable Birder called Alun @welshbirders.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Jackdaw, part of the Gower Ringing Group programme.. @Pennardgolfclub Not seen for 3 years.. #birdingwales @richarddann.bsky.social @gowerbirds.bsky.social
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Adam @atmylifeoutside.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
The grim weather continues. Throwback to last Sunday at Whiteford Point where it was just me and hundreds of Brent Geese and Oystercatchers against a rising tide. #birdingWales #UKWildlife #birdsSeenIn2026 @birdsinwales.bsky.social @gowerbirds.bsky.social
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Gower Ornithological Society @gowerbirds.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
We have a fantastic talk coming up this evening (20th February) on Storm Petrels by Dr Rob Thomas! The talk will be held at St Paul's Parish Centre in Sketty, Swansea and will start at 19:15 Full details at the link below: www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/the-st...
Front cover of Poyser monograph book of Storm Petrels
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Gower Ornithological Society @gowerbirds.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
This Saturday (31st January) we have a field trip to Crofty, meeting at Crofty Industrial Estate at 08:00am. Come and join us for what should be a great morning with a variety of waterfowl and waders. Full details at the link below: www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/crofty...
A satellite image showing the location of Crofty Industrial Estate and the meeting point
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Richard Dann @richarddann.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
I had a late surprise this afternoon with this juvenile Dartford Warbler in my net. The species breed on the cliffs here but it’s taken 6 years for one to stray into the garden nets. Species 70 on the garden ringing list #BirdRinging #GowerBirds #DartfordWarbler @gowerbirds.bsky.social
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Richard Dann @richarddann.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
How extraordinary it was to see a Eurasian Scops Owl tonight, locally here in Gower, and in December of all months! A fabulous little bird that was hunting in a suburban park. #GowerBirds #ScopsOwl @gowerbirds.bsky.social
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Gower Ornithological Society @gowerbirds.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Please note that the time of this talk has been moved forward to 19:00
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Francis Morgan @franchrismorg.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Great to see a Merlin on Rhossili Down this morning. Also 2 Snipe and a Wren. Lots of ice, but warm in the sunshine. Snow on the other side of the estuary for the last 2 days but none here. #birdingwales #gowerbirds @gowerbirds.bsky.social
Merlin, honest.View of the snow from Rhossili Down
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Gower Ornithological Society @gowerbirds.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
We have a talk coming up this week on Friday 28th November about bird ringing at Oxwich Marsh. The talk will be at St Paul's Parish Centre in Sketty and will start at 19:30. Full details at the link below: www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/ringin...
Two Common Snipe being held in the hand during a ringing session
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Gower Ornithological Society @gowerbirds.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
We also have a field trip tomorrow (Saturday 21st November) to Whiteford, meeting at Cwm Ivy car park just before 09:00am. Full details at the link below: www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/whitef...
A Dunlin
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Gower Ornithological Society @gowerbirds.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Our AGM is this evening at 19:15 at St Paul's Parish Centre in Sketty, Swansea. There will also be a talk by Mike Shewring on the results of Chough surveys in Gower and a talk by Owain Gabb on Barn Owls. More details at the link below: www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/gos-ag... #gowerbirds
A Chough
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Richard Dann @richarddann.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Some more pictures of this morning’s #BarredWarbler which was caught in the garden here on Pennard Cliffs, Gower. A smart juvenile bird with a healthy amount of fat. #BirdRinging @gowerbirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
2025 has been a record year for BBS coverage! 4,054 visits to BBS squares have been made this year. This beats the 2018 record of 4,048. Thanks so much to all of the BBS volunteers across the UK who have contributed to this! @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social
Graph and image showing the best year of BBS coverage across the UK yet.
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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
November is the peak month for wintering Woodcock arrivals. Unfortunately, Woodcock are prone to colliding with buildings during their noctural migration. If you find a dead or injured bird, please report it via the BirdTrack App, or email woodcock@bto.org. 📷 Woodcock by Liz Cutting / BTO
Woodcock in the snow, by Liz Cutting / BTO
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Julian Hughes @penrhynbirder.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Woodpigeons are travelling, but where from - and where to? Plus a roundup of recent sightings in #NorthWales, including several summer visitors that really need to get a move on. #BirdingWales www.birdnotes.wales/blog/pigeons...
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Pigeons move in mysterious ways
As I stepped into Sunday morning’s sunshine, a flock of several hundred Woodpigeons flew overhead, following the coast. It’s not something I see frequently, unlike on the South Wales coast where...
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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Meet the Pintail in today’s #AutumnArrivalSpotlight! 🦆 Known for their striking long tails, these graceful ducks migrate thousands of miles to enjoy our rich autumn wetlands. Look out for their stunning silhouette in flight over our lakes.
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Adam @atmylifeoutside.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
A further selection of images from last nights superb Pallid Harrier show down on Llanrhidian Marsh. It roamed much more widely than I’ve seen previously, including a trip right along the marsh towards Crofty and back. #birdingWales #rareBirdsUK #UKWildlife #birdsoftheworld @birdsinwales.bsky.social
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Gower Ornithological Society @gowerbirds.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Our second event of the week is a field trip to Port Eynon on Saturday 18th October, meeting at Port Eynon Salthouse at 14:30. This is a good site for small waders, gulls, terns, and seabirds. Full details at the link below: www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/port-e...
A satellite image of Port Eynon showing the car park and Salthouse with yellow pins
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Gower Ornithological Society @gowerbirds.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
The first of our two events coming up this week is an in-person talk on Friday 17th October on "Seals in Gower", by Gareth Richards. The talk will start at 19:15 and will be held at St Paul's Parish Centre in Sketty. More info in the link below: www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/seals-...
A basking Grey Seal
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Gower Ornithological Society @gowerbirds.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
A reminder for our online talk on 'Farming and Curlew' coming up this Wednesday 24th September. See the quoted post for more information
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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Eyes to the skies! Check out our latest Migration Blog, and tell us what you find this weekend. www.bto.org/our-work/new... 📷 Glossy Ibises by Philip Croft/BTO @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social
Six Glossy Ibises in flight, by Philip Croft / BTO
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Gower Ornithological Society @gowerbirds.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
We have a very interesting online talk coming up on Wednesday 24th September about 'Farming and Curlew' which will be presented by Sam Kenyon. The talk will start at 19:30. For more details and the link to join, please click on the link below: www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/farmin...
A Curlew standing in tall grass
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Gower Ornithological Society @gowerbirds.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
We have a field trip to Rhossili coming up on Saturday 20th September, meeting at the National Trust Car Park at 08:00am. This is a good area for migrants such as Whinchat and Yellow Wagtails as well as rarer species. Full details at the link below: www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/rhossi...
A satellite image of Rhossili showing the National Trust car park
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Gower Ornithological Society @gowerbirds.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
We have a field trip coming up this Sunday 31st August to Whiteford, meeting at Cwm Ivy car park at 09:00am. Full details of the field trip and the location for meeting can be found at the link below: www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/whitef...
Four Eiders perched on a rock in the sea
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Gower Ornithological Society @gowerbirds.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
We will be running a ringing demonstration on Saturday 26th July starting at 08:00am at Oxwich Marsh. Full details at the link below. www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/bird-r...
A Grey Wagtail in the hand
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Gower Ornithological Society @gowerbirds.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
NPT Local Nature Partnership are running a Swift Walk on Tuesday 22nd July meeting at 19:30 at Pontardawe Library. Full details at the link below. www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/pontar...
Poster for swift walk
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Gower Ornithological Society @gowerbirds.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
This weekend (19th and 20th July) there is a Bioblitz event at the National Botanic Gardens of Wales, where we will have a stall. Full details at the link below: www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/biobli...
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Gower Ornithological Society @gowerbirds.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Check out our events page on our website for all our events up until the end of the year www.gowerbirds.org.uk/events/
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Events from 6 January 2024 – 1 July 2024 – Gower Ornithological Society
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Adam @atmylifeoutside.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Hundreds of Manx Shearwater streaming past Port Eynon Point this evening with close views from Sedger’s Bank as they slipped between the towering waves. Smattering of Gannet, Kittiwake, Razorbill & Guillemot as well. #birdingWales #birds #UKWildlife @birdsinwales.bsky.social @gowerbirds.bsky.social
A pair of Manx Shearwater flying against a backdrop of breaking waves.
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Gower Ornithological Society @gowerbirds.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Last minute reminder for our field trip tomorrow
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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
The elusive Garden Warbler sneaks into our #SpringArrivalSpotlight, arriving across April. While they might look a little plain, their melodious, mellow song is captivating. Preferring the secrecy of dense trees & bushes, listen for their song to know they've arrived! 🎵
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Gower Ornithological Society @gowerbirds.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
We have a field trip this Saturday 26th April to the Brecon Beacons to look for Ospreys and Ring Ouzels. The meeting point is at Craig y Fro (about 1km on from storey arms centre in direction of Brecon), meeting at 08:30. All are welcome. Full details below: www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/brecon...
An Osprey in flight carrying a fish
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Julian Hughes @penrhynbirder.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Birds from all directions in #NorthWales this week, including this chunky snowball @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social. A roundup of the sightings, including @brenigospreys.bsky.social where it's all gone a bit EastEnders. 📷 @bardseyobswarden.bsky.social #BirdingWales www.birdnotes.wales/blog/a-snowb...
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A snowball’s chance: rare Redpoll is a Welsh first
The appearance of a Redpoll from the high Arctic seemed appropriate during a chilly Easter that broke weeks of dry and sunny weather. The bulky finch, nicknamed ‘snowballs’ by some birders, was...
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Barry Stewart @bazstewart.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
This Marsh Harrier in the Burry Inlet was fixated on something in the reeds this evening. @gowerbirds.bsky.social
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Frank Ryan @lfrankryan.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Osprey fishing off Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea, this afternoon, a few Sandwich Terns in the bay and Harbour Porpoise off Mumbles after high tide #birdingWales
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Adam @atmylifeoutside.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
A photo that perfectly encapsulates Gower right now. Flowering Gorse and a Wheatear, one of two on Saturday seen below the lookout station at Rhossili. @gowerbirds.bsky.social @birdsinwales.bsky.social #birdingWales #UKWildlife #birds
Wheatear on a grassy ledge with the yellow flowers of Gorse in the foreground.
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Julian Hughes @penrhynbirder.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
This Black Grouse chose an unusual, perhaps risky, place to lek - not surprisingly, he didn't attract a mate. Watch the video and catch up on the week's flurry of spring migrants in #NorthWales in @northwaleslive.bsky.social BirdNotes. #BirdingWales 📷📽️Dave Parry www.birdnotes.wales/blog/e-lek-t...
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E-lek-tric display by Hiraethog grouse
Co-ordinators of Black Grouse surveys in northeast Wales will hope that the high-pressure system with its clear weather holds through April. Counting birds requires a calm dawn to locate a lek –...
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Adam @atmylifeoutside.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
A few more photos from today’s Goshawk encounter over Gower. Oh for a bigger lens, clearer air, more skill etc. @gowerbirds.bsky.social @birdsinwales.bsky.social #birdingWales #UKWildlife #birds
Goshawk in flight. Goshawk and Buzzard together in flight. Goshawk and Buzzard together in flight. Goshawk in flight.
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Adam @atmylifeoutside.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Incredible views of a Goshawk interacting with two Buzzards over Gower this morning. By far my best encounter to date with all three birds circling overhead for several minutes. @gowerbirds.bsky.social @birdsinwales.bsky.social #birdingWales #UKWildlife #birds
Goshawk shows a Buzzard who’s boss.
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