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SUMMARY:Kenfig NNR and Sker Point Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walk around Kenfig and Sker. High tide is around 07:30\, so please arrive and be ready to head off by 08:00. Bring warm clothing\, a thermos and whatever food you will need. We will be out for the morning. \nOur target species will be waders\, wildfowl\, seabirds and early-arriving warblers\, as well as lingering wintering raptors and resident passerines.\nYour leader will be Ed Hunter.\nParking is at Kenfig Nature Reserve car park. The cost is £4.00 for the day. \n\nOS Grid Reference SS 793817\nWhat3Words: ///gears.caskets.iteration\nThe post code is CF33 4PS
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/margam-moors-field-trip-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy D Jones":MAILTO:jeremy@douglas-jones.biz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20250429T123024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T131134Z
UID:5408-1773429300-1773435600@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Birds of the Pembrokeshire Islands
DESCRIPTION:Dave Astins will talk to us about the birds of the Pembrokeshire Islands. \nThe Pembrokeshire Islands and the waters around them are important for a wide range of seabirds. Internationally important populations of gannet\, storm-petrel\, Manx shearwater\, puffin and lesser black-backed gull occur. The islands are also of international importance for their populations of breeding short-eared owl and chough. The supporting cast includes colonial cliff-nesting species – guillemot\, razorbill and kittiwake. \nIn addition to their importance to breeding birds\, they are also migration hotspots\, with regular falls of migrant passerines and a list of rare birds that is the envy of the rest of Wales. \nDave runs West Coast Birding\, which offers guided trips to many of the best sites in Pembrokeshire for seeing birds\, and is a veteran of numerous trips to Skomer in particular. \n£1 on the door to cover room hire. \nPhoto by Phil Botha on Unsplash
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/birds-of-the-pembrokeshire-islands/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Church Hall\, De la Beche Road\, Sketty
CATEGORIES:Indoor Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20250427T164116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T045633Z
UID:5401-1773256500-1773262800@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:To Antarctica and back with Arctic Terns
DESCRIPTION:Dr Chris Redfern will talk to us about Arctic terns. \nArctic terns are renowned for the global scale of their migration. The routes taken by individuals can be determined using small electronic ‘geolocators’ attached to a leg ring. These devices have been fitted to Arctic terns breeding on the Farne Islands\, Northumberland\, and need to be recaptured the following year to download data. A particular characteristic of the Farne Islands population has led to a high return rate of data which have given amazing insights into the annual migration of Farne Islands Arctic terns and how this differs from Arctic terns breeding further north in the North Atlantic. After breeding\, most birds from North Atlantic populations migrate directly south through the Atlantic to the Weddell Sea of Antarctica. In contrast\, birds from the Farne Islands turned east at the tip of South Africa and crossed the Southern Indian Ocean before dropping south to East Antarctica. This may be a migration strategy retained since the last ice age. In coastal Antarctica\, krill associated with fragmenting sea ice is an important resource sustaining their lifestyle and annual moult. Reductions in sea ice as a result of climate change threats the long-term future of Arctic terns. Northward spring migration through the Atlantic is rapid and likely timed to utilise foraging resources in the Antarctic and along the way to ensure arrival at the colony at the appropriate time and condition for breeding. \nLog in details are as follows: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84292407132?pwd=va7LknBboFIzj8EhjBbYIXF5BbLaOO.1 \nMeeting ID: 842 9240 7132 \nPasscode: 713890 \nPhoto by Bernd 📷 Dittrich on Unsplash
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/to-antarctica-and-back-with-arctic-terns/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260220T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20250427T163340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T183208Z
UID:5398-1771614900-1771621200@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:The storm-petrel
DESCRIPTION:Dr Rob Thomas\, author of a recent book on storm-petrels in the Poyser series\, and a leading authority on European storm-petrel which he has studied for many years\, will address us on the ecology of the species.
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/the-storm-petrel/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Church Hall\, De la Beche Road\, Sketty
CATEGORIES:Indoor Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260131T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260131T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20240828T204013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T210149Z
UID:4954-1769846400-1769857200@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Crofty Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Barry Stewart 07730 502738 \nMeet at 08:00 at Crofty Industrial Estate SA4 3RS /// zaps.trophy.solve\nParking is shown on the cover photo above (see red dot). \nThis will be a high tide watch to see waterfowl (egrets\, brent geese\, pintail\, shoveler\, etc.) and waders (oystercatchers\, knot\, dunlin etc.) at Salthouse Point together with waterbirds that may have drifted up on the high tide (such as slavonian and great crested grebes). There should also be a selection of passerines in the scrub and on the saltmarsh\, and a good chance of raptors such as peregrine and merlin. \nBring wellies or walking boots\, warm clothing and any refreshments you need.
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/crofty-walk/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy D Jones":MAILTO:jeremy@douglas-jones.biz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20250427T162835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T162921Z
UID:5394-1769195700-1769202000@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:GOS Annual Quiz
DESCRIPTION:Owain Gabb will be your host for our annual quiz. \nThe cost will be £1 on the door.
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/gos-annual-quiz-2/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Church Hall\, De la Beche Road\, Sketty
CATEGORIES:Indoor Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20250427T161339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T115842Z
UID:5391-1768418100-1768424400@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Form and function of feathers and moult
DESCRIPTION:Mark Grantham\, Licensing and Engagement Officer at the British Trust for Ornithology will talk to us about the form and function of feathers and moult. \nMark has been ringing for over 35 years and has been a ringing Trainer since 2003. He was ringer in charge at Gibraltar Point Bird Observatory for many years and has more recently set up West Cornwall Ringing Group\, focusing on monitoring seabirds\, barn owl and wintering warblers at sewage works. \nImage: greenfinch (Rob Taylor) \nTo join the videoconference\, please follow this link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86817963389?pwd=Cw9VRb32nyXvGWaVlfTWJzn6hLVjPS.1 \nMeeting ID: 868 1796 3389 \nPasscode: 852463 \nThe organisers will be online from 19.00. Please could all other attendees join slightly before 19.15
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/moult-in-birds/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251128T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20250427T160322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T103257Z
UID:5388-1764356400-1764363600@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ringing at Oxwich Marsh: 50\,000 birds and counting
DESCRIPTION:GOS chairman Owain Gabb will talk to the Gower Society about the long term ringing project at Oxwich. GOS members are welcome to attend. \nThe Gower Ringing Group has been active at Oxwich Marsh since 2013. In this time over 50\,000 bird captures have been made with data for all of these submitted to the British Trust for Ornithology. The result is a very detailed understanding of the passerine community of the marsh. A wide variety of birds including a number of scarce and rare species have been captured\, and the site has become a hub for training of many aspiring ornithologists. The Welsh Ringing Course is held annually\, drawing in ringers from throughout Wales and helping to build relationships between groups. The Gower Society has provided grant funding to the project for the last 10 years.
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/ringing-at-oxwich-marsh-50000-birds-and-counting/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Church Hall\, De la Beche Road\, Sketty
CATEGORIES:Indoor Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20240501T175757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T194349Z
UID:4796-1763802000-1763820000@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Whiteford Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Cwm Ivy car park just before 09:00 so that we can head off promptly. The car park now operates car registration recognition and there is a fee of c. £5. The ground is likely to be  muddy and uneven in places\, and the walked element will take 3-4 hours. Please being a packed lunch. We will stop regularly to scan and chat. \nWhiteford is good for a wide variety of species. These may include include dispersing raptors including hen and marsh harrier\, osprey and peregrine\, passage waders including curlew sandpiper\, little stint\, ringed plover and grey plover\, waterfowl including a variety of ducks\, grebes and divers. Anything is possible as a red-rumped swallow during one previous field trip\, a party of snow buntings during another and not one but two male golden orioles there this spring has taught us. \n\nGrid Reference (6 figure) SS439935\nX (Easting) \, Y (Northing) 243986 \, 193506\nLatitude \, Longitude (degs\, mins\, secs) 51°37′07″N \, 004°15′18″W\nWhat3Words :rise.defected.awakes\nThe nearest address is: Frog Lane\, Llangennith\, Llanmadoc and Cheriton\, Llanmadoc\, Swansea\, Wales\, SA3 1DB (please do not rely on this post code for your Sat Nav)\n\nSee the map below. Cwm Ivy car park is marked with the yellow pin. \nYour leader will be Rob Taylor
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/whiteford-field-trip/
LOCATION:Cwm Ivy car park
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy D Jones":MAILTO:jeremy@douglas-jones.biz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20250427T155352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T155352Z
UID:5385-1763752500-1763758800@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:GOS AGM and the results of the 2025 Gower Chough Survey
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAfter the AGM there will be a short talk by Dr Mike Shewring on the results of his Gower chough survey 2025\, which GOS provided financial support to. Josh Greatorex-Davies and Owain Gabb will then provide short updates on other projects GOS is involved in concerning swift and barn owl conservation respectively.
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/gos-agm-and-the-results-of-the-2025-gower-chough-survey/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Church Hall\, De la Beche Road\, Sketty
CATEGORIES:Indoor Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20240814T165420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T203340Z
UID:4935-1761384600-1761411600@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Welsh Ornithological Society Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION: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 conservation.. \nThe conference will open with coffee at 0930\, and finish by 1700. \nThe cost for WOS members / non-members is expected to be around c.£40/£50. \nThere will be a good contingent going from Swansea and Neath Port Talbot\, so please get in touch if you would like to lift share. \nFor more information\, see: https://birdsin.wales/2025-annual-conference-hear-it-see-it-record-it-making-your-birding-count/
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/welsh-ornithological-society-conference/
LOCATION:Aberystwyth University\, Penglais Campus\, Aberystwyth\, Ceredigion\, SY23 3DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Indoor Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy D Jones":MAILTO:jeremy@douglas-jones.biz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20240813T121456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T055216Z
UID:4918-1760797800-1760806800@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Port Eynon Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Please meet at the Salthouse at 14:30. Location: Grid Reference SS 46914 84649 What3Words: headrest.imprinted.incurring \nThis is a short walk out towards the point via a roughly surfaced track\, then a tarmac track (permissive path) along the\nseaward side of the caravan park. \nParking is at the council car park. Grid Reference SS 46739 85145 What3Words :cherubs.entrusted.fault \nThis is Pay & Display. You should be able to pay with cash\, card or using the MiPermit app. There are toilets at the car park and a pub and shops in the village that should be open around the time of the end of the walk.\nThe site is good for small waders (including turnstone\, dunlin and ringed plover)\, gulls\, terns and other seabirds. A variety of migrant passerines can be seen in the scrub and woodland on the leeward side of the point\, rock pipit on the shore and chough are frequent on the sheep-grazed slopes \nThe leader will be Rob Taylor.
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/port-eynon-field-trip/
LOCATION:Port Eynon\, SA3 1NN
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy D Jones":MAILTO:jeremy@douglas-jones.biz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20250427T154508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T154508Z
UID:5382-1760728500-1760734800@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Seals in Gower
DESCRIPTION: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 is that animals range widely\, which we know from analysis of the unique markings on the coats of different individuals. A rare non-bird focussed talk. \nPhoto by Ray Harrington on Unsplash
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/seals-in-gower/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Church Hall\, De la Beche Road\, Sketty
CATEGORIES:Indoor Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20250427T153522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T050017Z
UID:5379-1758742200-1758747600@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Farming and Curlew
DESCRIPTION:Sam Kenyon\, the Curlew and People Officer for the South Clwyd Mountains and the Dee Valley will talk to us about the Curlew Connections Wales Project\, which involves working with landowners\, farmers and local communities across Wales to help the species avoid extinction. \nPhoto by Bob Brewer on Unsplash \nTo join the videoconference\, please follow this LINK. Should a password be requested\, it is m7ft2yt2 \nThe organisers will join at 19:15. Please could all other attendees join slightly before 19:30.
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/farming-and-curlew/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy D Jones":MAILTO:jeremy@douglas-jones.biz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20240813T122654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T210441Z
UID:4922-1758355200-1758371400@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Rhossili Field Trip
DESCRIPTION: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). \nRhossili is a good area for flocks of wintering farmland and coastal birds such as skylark\, meadow pipit and linnet\, and the network of fields and location result in a variety of migrants including whinchat\, wheatear and yellow wagtail being frequently recorded along with the occasional rarer species. The Mewslade Valley is good for smaller warblers\, that might include firecrest or an early yellow-browed warbler among the chiffchaffs\, goldcrests and blackcaps. The open cliffs and sheep-grazed coastal slopes have choughs\, ravens and sometimes ring ouzel\, and the coastal gorse yellowhammer and Dartford warbler. Offshore there should be auks and divers. \nYour leader will be Eddie Hunter. \nThe meeting point will be outside the National Trust shop. Parking is available at either the church or the National Trust car park. There are toilets at the car park. A reasonable walk so bring refreshments\, walking boots and clothing appropriate to the weather.
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/rhossili-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Rhossili-Map.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy D Jones":MAILTO:jeremy@douglas-jones.biz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250831T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250831T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20250310T175645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T134331Z
UID:5341-1756630800-1756647000@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Whiteford Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Cwm Ivy car park just before 09:00 so that we can head off promptly. \nNote that the car park is now pay and display. The cost is £5. \nThe ground is likely to be  muddy and uneven in places\, and the walked element will take 3-4 hours. Please being a packed lunch. We will stop regularly to scan and chat. \nWhiteford is good for a wide variety of species. These may include include dispersing raptors including hen and marsh harrier\, osprey and peregrine\, passage waders including curlew sandpiper\, little stint\, ringed plover and grey plover\, waterfowl including a variety of ducks (year round eider)\, grebes and divers. Anything is possible as a red-rumped swallow during one previous field trip\, a party of snow buntings during another and not one but two male golden orioles there this spring has taught us. \n\nGrid Reference (6 figure) SS439935\nX (Easting) \, Y (Northing) 243986 \, 193506\nLatitude \, Longitude (degs\, mins\, secs) 51°37′07″N \, 004°15′18″W\nWhat3Words :rise.defected.awakes\nThe nearest address is: Frog Lane\, Llangennith\, Llanmadoc and Cheriton\, Llanmadoc\, Swansea\, Wales\, SA3 1DB (please do not rely on this post code for your Sat Nav)\n\nCover photo: eider by Jongsun Lee on Unsplash \nSee the map below. Cwm Ivy car park is marked with the yellow pin.
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/whiteford-field-trip-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy D Jones":MAILTO:jeremy@douglas-jones.biz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250726T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250726T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20250310T174801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T065500Z
UID:5338-1753516800-1753529400@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bird Ringing Demonstration: Oxwich Marsh
DESCRIPTION: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 have seen species such as kingfisher and hawfinch. \nOwain Gabb will talk you through the features of the species captured\, including how you identify and age them\, and the biometric data the group takes on behalf of the BTO. \nThe meeting point is in the large field on the marsh road. You will be met and greeted\, and we will then assemble at a discreet distance from the ringing area\, allowing birds to be brought across to us once they have been processed by the team. Please bring appropriate clothing for the weather\, food and drink and a fold out chair\, as there will be time spent waiting for birds to be brought to us. \nThe event will be called off if there is significant rain or wind forecast. Please contact the event organiser (below) if you are interested in attending. \nThe gate to the field in which we will meet is at: \n\nGrid Reference SS 50282 87259\nX (Easting) \, Y (Northing) 250282 \, 187259\nLatitude \, Longitude (degs\, mins\, secs) 51°33′51″N \, 004°09′41″W\nWhat3Words: firebird.liked.bucket\nThe address is given as: Penrice\, Oxwich\, Swansea\, Wales\, SA3 1LS\, United Kingdom (but please don’t rely on the post code for your SatNav).\n\nSee below \n\n 
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/bird-ringing-demonstration-oxwich-marsh/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy D Jones":MAILTO:jeremy@douglas-jones.biz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250722T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250722T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20250715T202340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T202615Z
UID:5517-1753212600-1753219800@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Pontardawe Swift Walk
DESCRIPTION:There 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. \nThe walk is a joint initiative between our friends in the Neath Port Talbot Local Nature Partnership and at NPT Wildlife. \nNo unaccompanied children please. \nTo sign up please visit: What’s On | Neath Port Talbot Nature | NPT LNP
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/pontardawe-swift-walk/
LOCATION:Pontardawe Library\, Holly Street
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250719T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20250711T162238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T162323Z
UID:5509-1752919200-1753030800@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bioblitz at the National Botanical Gardens
DESCRIPTION:GOS will be attending the Bioblitz at the National Botanical Gardens of Wales on 19 and 20 July. \nWe will have a stall on both days. \nFor further details see: https://botanicgarden.wales/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BioBlitz-Schedule-subject-to-change.pdf \nand: https://botanicgarden.wales/visit/whats-on/event/bioblitz-festival/
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/bioblitz-at-the-national-botanical-gardens/
LOCATION:National Botanical Gardens of Wales\, Carmarthen
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250704T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250704T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20250627T135342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T135502Z
UID:5495-1751661000-1751664600@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Morriston Swift Survey
DESCRIPTION:Our final swift walk of the year – in Morriston \nSee the flyer for details
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/morriston-swift-survey/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Swansea Swifts":MAILTO:swanseaswifts@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250703T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250703T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20250616T211729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T135356Z
UID:5477-1751574600-1751578200@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Swift Walk: Clydach
DESCRIPTION:Our penultimate swift walk of the year – in Clydach \nSee the flyer for details
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/swift-walk-clydach/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Swansea Swifts":MAILTO:swanseaswifts@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20250616T211935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T211935Z
UID:5480-1750969800-1750973400@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Swift Walk: Gowerton
DESCRIPTION:Our second swift walk of the year – in Gowerton \nFor details see flyer
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/swift-walk-gowerton/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Swansea Swifts":MAILTO:swanseaswifts@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250623T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250623T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20250616T211522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T211522Z
UID:5473-1750710600-1750714200@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Swift Walk: Sketty
DESCRIPTION:Our first swift walk of the year – in Sketty \nDetails on flyer
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/swift-walk-sketty-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Swansea Swifts":MAILTO:swanseaswifts@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20250310T171955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T171955Z
UID:5331-1747472400-1747486800@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Field Trip to Cwm Du Glen\, Pontardawe
DESCRIPTION:A walk through Cwm Du Glen taking in a lovely sample of Celtic rainforest in a dramatic gorge along the Upper Clydach River. \nDippers are a common attraction along the river and often nest under an overhanging section of river side cliff. The woodland is damp and attracts a lot of tree hole nesting woodland species. We’ll also take in the remnants of Glanrhyd Plantation\, the grounds of the former great house. Migrant and resident species typical of the site include wood warbler\, chiffchaff\, spotted flycatcher\, dipper\, grey heron\, woodpeckers\, treecreepers and nuthatch. \nThe meeting point is the Local Nature Reserve entrance (marked by a big sign) next to the crossroads in Pontardawe (what 3 words: ///fashion.firepower.respected\, Grid Reference SN 72041 04020\, Lat/Long 51.720259 \, -3.853818 \nThe best free parking is next to Farm Foods  ///feeds.pairings.testy\, from where you can take the underpass in the corner\, follow the path along the canal then turn left at Herbert Street and head up to crossroads (only a couple of minutes walk). \nThe walk will include some steep steps but we’ll take them slowly. Although mostly on reasonable paths\, the track can be very wet in places so proper footwear is essential. \nYour leader with be Becky Sharpe.
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/field-trip-to-cwm-du-glen-pontardawe/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy D Jones":MAILTO:jeremy@douglas-jones.biz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250321T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250321T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20241115T112444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T102343Z
UID:5112-1742584500-1742590800@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Where the Wrynecks sing: three years of nature conservation in Poland
DESCRIPTION: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 for nature\, from small gardens to large nature reserves\, working for or alongside organisations including the Wildlife Trusts\, the National Trust and the RSPB. He has been an ambassador for Butterfly Conservation\, Bat Conservation Trust and the British Dragonfly Society. Jim has also given lectures and talks to large organisations and nature groups and has run practical workshops for the Wildlife Trusts\, alongside personally undertaking management works on some of their nature reserves. He has written extensively on wildlife habitat creation in gardens\, on nature reserves and on the topic of rewilding. \nJim will talk about the experience of living in Poland amongst an abundance of Wildlife\, species now extinct or declining in the UK\, his efforts to protect and support them over there and how this links into his conservation work in Wales. \nIt will be £1 on the door to cover room hire
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/where-the-wrynecks-sing-three-years-of-nature-conservation-in-poland/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Church Hall\, De la Beche Road\, Sketty
CATEGORIES:Indoor Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy D Jones":MAILTO:jeremy@douglas-jones.biz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250305T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250305T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20240813T114124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T183119Z
UID:4912-1741203000-1741208400@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Osprey
DESCRIPTION:Dr Tim Mackrill will talk to us about the Osprey via Zoom. \nTim is a nature conservationist who leads the work of the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation in England. This includes the reintroduction of White-tailed Eagles and Ospreys. Tim managed the Rutland Osprey Project for more than ten years\, having first got involved as a volunteer when he was 15 years old. He is passionate about inspiring and enabling young conservation leaders. He has a PhD on Osprey migration and is the author of books including “The Rutland Water Ospreys” and “The Osprey” in the Poyser series. \nTim’s talk will have a Welsh twist\, reflecting the the growing osprey population in Wales. Members will be aware that osprey are not infrequently seen on the Burry Inlet during passage periods\, and on a more occasional basis over our inland reservoirs and rivers. \nJoin here: Https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86837875988?pwd=YjKwO6W4kgN5UhhLDhzL3lyiqpcDY9.1 \nMeeting ID: 868 3787 5988 \nPasscode: 863794 \nPhoto by Keith Luke on Unsplash
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/ospreys/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy D Jones":MAILTO:jeremy@douglas-jones.biz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20240829T104930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T104930Z
UID:4958-1740211200-1740223800@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Kidwelly Quay Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:We will meet at 08:00 at the carpark on Kidwelly Quay.\nLocation is OS Grid Reference SN 39796 06391\nWhat3Words:thanks.unloading.dripped\nNearest postcode SA17 4UW \nThe location is excellent for waders\, wildfowl\, herons / egret and gulls. We may also see kingfisher and we will look for passerines in nearby trees and scrub. \nYour leader will be Rob Taylor. \nPlease do get in touch to let us know you are coming\, and if there is an opportunity to car share with you / you would like to travel with someone else do feel free to offer / we will see what we can do.
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/kidwelly-quay-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy D Jones":MAILTO:jeremy@douglas-jones.biz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250221T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20240819T124941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T210510Z
UID:4944-1740165300-1740171600@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding and Conserving Gower's Birds
DESCRIPTION: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 of our recording area\, and the data we need to collect in order to effectively conserve our bird populations going forward. \nWe will meet again in the rooms at St Paul’s Church\, off De La Beche Road\, Sketty. There is ample parking. It is £1 on the door to cover room hire. \nPhoto by Anastasiya Dragun on Unsplash
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/the-role-of-bto-data-in-understanding-and-conserving-gowers-birds/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Parish Hall\, De la Beche Road\, Swansea\, SA2 9AR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Indoor Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250125T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250125T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20241216T073428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T073522Z
UID:5146-1737811800-1737819000@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Baglan Bay Winter Bird Walk (January)
DESCRIPTION:Time & Location\n25 Jan 2025\, 13:30 – 15:30 \nScarlet Avenue Car Park\, Scarlet Ave\, Port Talbot SA12 7PH\, UK \nAbout the event\nAs part of the Coastal Connections project\, we will join the Neath Port Talbot Wildlife team  for a winter bird walk at Baglan Bay. \nSpecies present are likely to include: \n– Waders including sanderling\, oystercatcher\, ringed plover\, dunlin and curlew \n– Waterfowl including shelduck\, great crested grebe\, little egret\, grey heron\, common scoter\, red-throated diver \n– Birds of prey including peregrine falcon and kestrel \nRegistration \nThere are limited places available\, so please ensure you register here: Baglan Bay Winter Bird Walk (January) | NPT LNP \nThere will be a second walk planned for February if you can’t make this one. \nPhoto \nGreat Crested Grebe Photo by Andreas Weilguny on Unsplash
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/baglan-bay-winter-bird-walk-january/
LOCATION:SA12 7PH
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250117T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045902
CREATED:20240814T162905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T063840Z
UID:4928-1737141300-1737147600@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Margaret Price Memorial Quiz
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIt will be £1 on the door to cover room hire.
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/margaret-price-memorial-quiz/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Parish Hall\, De la Beche Road\, Swansea\, SA2 9AR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Indoor Meeting
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