GOS is a charity. Donations are welcome and it is only £12 to join (for which you get the annual bird report, email updates concerning events and an invitation to attend all of our walks / field trips free of charge). Walks are £5 for non-members. We welcome members and non-members alike to the free online talks. For in-person talks there is a nominal fee of £1 on the door to help cover room hire.
We encourage all to join the society and contribute to the bird recording and conservation initiatives GOS promotes.
Field Trip
Brecon Field Trip
A trip up to Brecon to visit the osprey nest site viewpoint and to look for ring ouzel. Other species are likely to include redstart and tree pipit. The location and scenery should be fantastic. Our first meeting point will … Read More
Field Trip to Cwm Du Glen, Pontardawe
A walk through Cwm Du Glen taking in a lovely sample of Celtic rainforest in a dramatic gorge along the Upper Clydach River. Dippers are a common attraction along the river and often nest under an overhanging section of river … Read More
Nightjar field trip: Resolven
A walk into the forestry at Abergarwed, Resolven, to watch and listen for nightjar. Other species that have the potential to be present include goshawk, crossbill, lesser redpoll, siskin, grasshopper warbler and a range of more widespread species. The event … Read More
Swift Walk: Sketty
Our first swift walk of the year - in Sketty Details on flyer
Swift Walk: Gowerton
Our second swift walk of the year - in Gowerton For details see flyer
Swift Walk: Clydach
Our penultimate swift walk of the year - in Clydach See the flyer for details
Morriston Swift Survey
Our final swift walk of the year – in Morriston See the flyer for details
Bioblitz at the National Botanical Gardens
National Botanical Gardens of Wales, CarmarthenGOS will be attending the Bioblitz at the National Botanical Gardens of Wales on 19 and 20 July. We will have a stall on both days. For further details see: https://botanicgarden.wales/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BioBlitz-Schedule-subject-to-change.pdf and: https://botanicgarden.wales/visit/whats-on/event/bioblitz-festival/
Pontardawe Swift Walk
Pontardawe Library, Holly StreetThere will be a swift walk starting at Pontardawe Library, Holly Street (SA8 4ET) on 22 July. The purpose will be to look for and learn about swifts. The walk is a joint initiative between our friends in the Neath … Read More
Bird Ringing Demonstration: Oxwich Marsh
Join Gower Ringing Group at Oxwich Marsh. The timing of the field trip should ensure that fledgling willow, sedge, reed, Cetti's and grasshopper warbler are likely, along with tits, finches, reed buntings and a variety of other species. Previous attendees … Read More
Whiteford Field Trip
Meet at Cwm Ivy car park just before 09:00 so that we can head off promptly. Note that the car park is now pay and display. The cost is £5. The ground is likely to be muddy and uneven in … Read More
Rhossili Field Trip
A gentle walk down the Vile to Kitchen Corner, then around to Mewslade (albeit the direction / order may depend on wind direction and speed and where the migrants are likely to be). Rhossili is a good area for flocks … Read More