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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:20260419T193832
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:20260419T193832
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:20260419T193832
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:20260419T193832
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:20260419T193832
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:20260419T193832
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241213T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193832
CREATED:20240814T170801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T125348Z
UID:4939-1734117300-1734123600@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Wildlife Crime in the GOS Recording Area
DESCRIPTION: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 be birds\, but it will also touch on other local wildlife crime\, providing us with a very different insight into pressures on birds and wildlife. \nPC Simon Chadwick – Neighbourhood beat manager for Gower and rural and wildlife crime officer.\nPCSO Andrew Brown – Police community support officer for Gower and rural and wildlife crime officer.
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/wildlife-crime-in-the-recording-area/
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:20241115T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193832
CREATED:20240814T164140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T124842Z
UID:4932-1731698100-1731704400@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:GOS Annual General Meeting (AGM) and a Summary of 10 Years of Ringing at Oxwich
DESCRIPTION: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 committee).  \nFollowing the AGM\, Owain Gabb will provide a summary of ten years of ringing at Natural Resources Wales’s Oxwich Marsh National Nature Reserve. During this period almost 50\,000 birds have been caught at the marsh by Gower Ringing Group\, providing a huge amount of information on seasonal patterns of use\, timing of local migration and site fidelity in both breeding and wintering birds. The occasional rarity and local scarcity has been captured\, including (memorably) a little bunting\, two wrynecks and currently a total of 26 yellow-browed warblers. \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.
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/gos-annual-general-meeting-agm-and-a-summary-of-10-years-of-ringing-at-oxwich/
CATEGORIES:Indoor Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241018T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193832
CREATED:20240719T112345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T112345Z
UID:4901-1729278900-1729285200@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Long-eared Owls in our Recording Area
DESCRIPTION: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 us through the results (which also include some fascinating observations of other species). \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 Phil Robson on Unsplash
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/long-eared-owls-in-our-recording-area/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Parish Hall\, De la Beche Road\, Swansea\, SA2 9AR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Indoor Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LEO.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy D Jones":MAILTO:jeremy@douglas-jones.biz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193832
CREATED:20240627T071124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T071124Z
UID:4848-1720641600-1720647000@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Swift walk: Sketty
DESCRIPTION:As part of Wales Nature Week Swansea City Council and Gower Ornithological Society are running a number of swift walks in areas of town which are local hotspots for the species. Attendance is free. Please come along.
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/swift-walk-sketty/
LOCATION:Queens Road\, Sketty
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240708T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240708T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193832
CREATED:20240627T071340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T071340Z
UID:4851-1720468800-1720474200@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Swift walk: Plasmarl
DESCRIPTION:As part of Wales Nature Week Swansea City Council and Gower Ornithological Society are running a number of swift walks in areas of town which are local hotspots for the species. Attendance is free. Please come along.
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/swift-walk-plasmarl/
LOCATION:Davis Street\, Plasmarl
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193832
CREATED:20240627T070811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T162612Z
UID:4845-1720123200-1720128600@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:CANCELLED Swift Walk: Gorseinon
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately the weather has forced the cancellation of tonight’s swift survey in Gorseinon \nAs part of Wales Nature Week Swansea City Council and Gower Ornithological Society are running a number of swift walks in areas of town which are local hotspots for the species. Attendance is free. Please come along.
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/swift-walk-gorseinon/
LOCATION:Bryn-Amlwg Road\, Gorseinon
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240701T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240701T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193832
CREATED:20240627T070505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T070505Z
UID:4838-1719864000-1719869400@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Swift walk: Mount Pleasant
DESCRIPTION:As part of Wales Nature Week Swansea City Council and Gower Ornithological Society are running a number of swift walks in areas of town which are local hotspots for the species. Attendance is free. Please come along.
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/swift-walk-mount-pleasant/
LOCATION:Primrose Hill\, Mount Pleasant\, Swansea
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240615T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240615T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193832
CREATED:20240501T174615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T124612Z
UID:4793-1718483400-1718490600@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Nightjar Walk\, Resolven
DESCRIPTION:A gentle walk into the forestry 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. \nThe event will be led by Eddie Hunter\, and will be a couple of hours duration. \nPlease bring midge repellent\, snacks / drink and ensure you wear appropriate footwear for the rough tracks that we will be walking on. \nPark off B4242 south of Abergarwed at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference SN 81343 02218\, What3Words ///ants.tortoises.director \nPlease register with Jeremy Douglas-Jones in case we need to refine arrangements.
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/nightjar-walk-resolven/
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:20240512T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240512T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193832
CREATED:20240419T094407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T041757Z
UID:4772-1715500800-1715515200@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Margam Moors Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:  \nA three hour (estimated) walk around Margam Moors starting at 08:00 and covering 3-4 miles. \nTarget species will be reed\, sedge\, grasshopper and Cetti’s warblers\, whitethroat\, reed bunting\, cuckoo and water rail\, as well as common waterfowl. We will cover grazing marsh\, estuarine and inshore marine habitats. \nPlease bring wellies\, water and snacks. There are no toilets. \nYour leader will be Eddie Hunter. \nThe parking location / meeting point for Margam Moors is: \n\nOrdnance Survey Grid Reference SS 78799 85421\nWhat3Words: rise.paces.overdone.\n\n \nPhoto by Walter Brunner on Unsplash
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/margam-moors-field-trip/
LOCATION:Heol Caer Bont\, nr. Port Talbot Steelworks\, Margam\, Neath Port Talbot\, SA13 2NS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240423T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193832
CREATED:20240328T214521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T072503Z
UID:4750-1713859200-1713891600@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Field Trip to Ham Wall
DESCRIPTION:A trip to Ham Wall to look for bittern\, glossy ibis\, egrets of three varieties\, marsh harrier\, bearded tit\, plenty of wildfowl and some reed bed warblers. \nContact Jeremy Jeremy@douglas-jones.biz if you are interested in coming along and would like further details. \nAs of 29/03 we have filled the mini bus. Others are welcome to come\, but will need to drive / lift share \nExpertise will be provided by Josh Greatorex-Davies\, who will lead the walk around \nPhotograph by Bob Frewin
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/field-trip-to-ham-wall/
LOCATION:RSPB Ham Wall\, Meare\, Ashcott\, Glastonbury\, BA6 9SX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240419T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240419T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193832
CREATED:20240303T185332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T141544Z
UID:4598-1713554100-1713560400@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Reintroduction of the white-tailed eagle to Wales
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSophie has addressed us before and is an excellent and engaging speaker.
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/reintroduction-of-the-white-tailed-eagle-to-wales/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Parish Hall\, De la Beche Road\, Swansea\, SA2 9AR\, 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:20240328T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193832
CREATED:20240328T213300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T215523Z
UID:4746-1711612800-1714496400@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:BTO Cymru April Training Events
DESCRIPTION:BTO Cymru want to enable more people in Wales to learn about birds\, to gain confidence with ID\, and to participate in BTO-led surveys this upcoming breeding season. If you would like to get involved\, please see BTO Cymru’s spring training events\, which includes both online and face-to-face bird ID training\, and outdoor training in Breeding Bird Survey techniques. See the following link to learn more and to sign up: https://www.bto.org/about-bto/national-offices/bto-cymru-english/events
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/bto-cymru-training-events/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Indoor Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193832
CREATED:20231231T185823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231231T185847Z
UID:4603-1711180800-1711191600@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Penllergaer Woods Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:A trip around Penllergaer Valley Woods with your leader for the morning\, Rob Taylor. \nWe hope to catch up with a range of woodland species\, including goshawk\, sparrowhawk\, jay\, siskin\, marsh tit\, woodpeckers\, nuthatch and a variety of other species. The pools sometimes hold kingfisher as well as a range of common waterfowl. \nMeet at: The Visitor Centre Penllergare Valley Woods\, Penllergaer\, Swansea SA4 9GS \nOrdnance Survey Grid Reference SS 62351 99185\n\nWhat3Words : focus.stale.popped\n\n\nPlease bring suitable footwear for muddy paths and wet weather gear. The cafe should be open for refreshments at the end of the walk. \nPhoto by Andrey Gulivanov on Unsplash
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/penllergaer-woods-field-trip/
LOCATION:Penllergare Valley Woods Visitor Centre\, Penllergare Valley Woods Visitor Centre\, Swansea\, SA4 9GS\, United Kingdom
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:20240320T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193832
CREATED:20231231T185545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T141648Z
UID:4601-1710962100-1710968400@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Hen Harrier in Wales
DESCRIPTION:Keith Offord\, a raptor specialist who has spent decades monitoring the fortunes of the hen harrier in upland Wales will talk to us about one of our rarest raptors and most enigmatic breeding species. Keith’s experience includes systematically surveying large areas of the Berwyn and Migneint Special Protection Areas in North Wales\, and providing detailed information on nest locations and breeding success of harriers\, and he is an acknowledged expert on the species.
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/the-hen-harrier-in-wales/
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:20240316T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240316T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193832
CREATED:20231231T185052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231231T185120Z
UID:4594-1710579600-1710592200@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Crofty Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Leader Barry Stewart: 07730 502738 \nHigh 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. \nMeet at Crofty Industrial Estate. \n\nGrid Reference SS526954\nWhat3Words: samplers.apron.escorting\nAddress: Crofty Industrial Estate\, Llanrhidian Higher\, Crofty\, Swansea\, Wales\, SA4 3RP\n\nPhoto by Naveen Naidu on Unsplash
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/crofty-field-trip/
LOCATION:Crofty Industrial Estate\, Crofty Industrial Estate\, Crofty\, SA4 3RP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barry Stewart":MAILTO:jeremy@douglas-jones.biz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240210T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193832
CREATED:20231231T184828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231231T184828Z
UID:4587-1707552000-1707566400@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cilsan and Dryslwyn Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:A venture over the border into Carmarthenshire with our leader Ed Hunter. \nThe aim will be to search the area around the River Tywi for flocks of mute and whooper swans and geese (greylag\, white-fronted and bean geese have all occurred in the area in the past)\, egrets\, green sandpiper\, kingfisher and water pipits. The area is also good for otter. \nMeet at: Dryslwyn Picnic Site\, B4297\, Dryslwyn\, Llangathen\, Cwrt-henri\, Carmarthenshire\, Wales\, SA32 8RN\, United Kingdom. \n\nOrdnance Survey Grid Reference: SN 55240 20300\nWhat3Words: drama.surveyors.retaliate
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/cilsan-and-dryslwyn-field-trip/
LOCATION:Dryslwyn Picnic Site\, Dryslwyn Picnic Site\, Carmarthen\, Carmarthenshire\, SA32 8RN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gower Birds":MAILTO:info@gowerbirds.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240126T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240126T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193832
CREATED:20231231T184224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231231T184410Z
UID:4579-1706295600-1706302800@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:GOS Annual Quiz
DESCRIPTION:Our own version of Anne Robinson (in the form of Heather Coates) will be the host for the annual Margaret Price Memorial Quiz. Expect wit\, repartee\, the odd scolding\, and a mixture of easy\, difficult and obscure questions. It is £1 on the door to cover room hire\, and there will be opportunity to catch up with members before and after the event. \nWe look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/gos-annual-quiz/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Parish Hall\, De la Beche Road\, Swansea\, SA2 9AR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Indoor Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Owain Gabb":MAILTO:owain.gabb@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240106T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240106T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193832
CREATED:20231231T184236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231231T184236Z
UID:4575-1704544200-1704555000@www.gowerbirds.org.uk
SUMMARY:Llanrhidian Roost Watch
DESCRIPTION:Ed Hunter will lead the first field trip of the New Year to Llanrhidian. \nThis will be afternoon watch to look for harriers (hen\, marsh and potentially pallid)\, egrets and falcons and what else comes into view (short-eared owl and barn owl are sometimes present). \nMeet at the Cattle Grid at the junction of the marsh road and the lane down from the main North Gower Road B4295. \nLocation: \n\nOrdnance Survey Grid Reference SS 50333 93315\nWhat3Words: outermost.weep.spaces\nLlanrhidian Lower\, Llanrhidian\, Swansea\, Wales\, SA3 1EU\, United Kingdom\n\nPlease wear warm clothes and bring a picnic chair and flask. \nLate arrivals and early leavers welcome. We will be completing a static watch / only walking a very short distance.
URL:https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/llanrhidian-roost-watch/
LOCATION:Llanrhidian\, Swansea\, Swansea\, SA3 1EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Hunter":MAILTO:edhunterhere@yahoo.com
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