Sophie Lee-Williams, white-tailed eagle project officer for the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust will talk to us about all aspects of the proposed reintroduction of the species to Wales. Sophie has addressed us before and is an excellent and engaging speaker.

Mike Shewring will talk to us about one of our most enigmatic species, the long-eared owl. Mike has planned and undertaken a survey of the species in suitable habitat in the eastern part of our recording area, and will talk … Read More

Our AGM will provide members with information on GOS's activities over the past year, our financial status and current membership. We will also confirm / reappoint committee members (and would welcome hearing from anyone who would like to join the … Read More

Police Constables Simon Chadwick and Andrew Brown, who are members of the Rural / Wildlife Crime team covering Swansea, Gower and Neath Port Talbot will talk to us at St Paul's Church hall, Sketty. The focus of the talk will … Read More

This year's quiz will be hosted by Josh Greatorex-Davies, last year's winner, at St Paul's Parish Church hall. The content will be varied (but all bird-related) and should cater for members with a range of experience. It will be £1 … Read More

Gethin Jenkins-Jones, Development and Engagement Co-ordinator at BTO Cymru, will talk to us about how data collected as a result of BTO's flagship Wetland Bird Survey, Breeding Bird Survey and ringing initiatives have assisted us in understanding the conservation value … Read More

Jim Ashton is a naturalist with a broad knowledge of the ecology of European plant and animal species. He has spent his entire professional career creating sanctuaries for wildlife in the UK and abroad - designing, building and managing spaces … Read More

Gareth Richards of the Gower Seal Group will talk to us about seal ecology and dispersal. Grey seal occurs commonly around the Gower coast with well known haul outs at Limeslade and on the Worm. What is less well known … Read More

The Welsh Ornithological Society (WOS) Conference, which will be held at Aberystwyth University on Saturday 25 October.The conference theme will be ‘Making your Birding Count’, and it will focus on the importance of recording and its value in supporting bird … Read More

Our Annual General Meeting. We will reflect on the year and report back to members on activities, membership, financials and bird recording and will elect / re-elect committee members for the next 12 months. After the AGM there will be … Read More

GOS chairman Owain Gabb will talk to the Gower Society about the long term ringing project at Oxwich. GOS members are welcome to attend. The Gower Ringing Group has been active at Oxwich Marsh since 2013. In this time over … Read More

Owain Gabb will be your host for our annual quiz. The cost will be £1 on the door.