Nightjar field trip: Resolven
2026-06-19 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/London)
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 will be led by Eddie Hunter, and will be a couple of hours duration.
Please bring midge repellent, snacks / drink and ensure you wear appropriate footwear for the rough tracks that we will be walking on.
Park off B4242 south of Abergarwed at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference SN 81343 02218, What3Words ///ants.tortoises.director
Please register with Jeremy Douglas-Jones in case we need to refine arrangements.

Oxwich Marsh Ringing Demonstration
2026-07-18 08:00 - 11:00
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.
Owain 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.
The 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.
The event will be called off if there is significant rain or wind forecast.
The gate to the field in which we will meet is at:

Grid Reference SS 50282 87259
X (Easting) , Y (Northing) 250282 , 187259
Latitude , Longitude (degs, mins, secs) 51°33′51″N , 004°09′41″W
What3Words: firebird.liked.bucket
The address is given as: Penrice, Oxwich, Swansea, Wales, SA3 1LS, United Kingdom (but please don’t rely on the post code for your SatNav).

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