Would anyone like to get together and do some birding in South Wales? (1 Viewer)

[hopster]

I have been living here for 2 1/2 years now and am a fairly new but very enthusiastic birder. From a lot of hiking and off-road cycling to explore the area, I already know a few really good spots in the Vale of Glamorgan and Carmarthen that seem to attract a wide range of species, and I'm sure there are many more to discover. It's more fun to do it with others sometimes - would anybody like to form an informal group where we can go and explore together?

If so, drop me a line.

Michael

 

[delia todd]

Good luck with this Michael, wish I could join you, but it's doubtful if I'll be down until the summer(ish) time. My brother lives near Abergavenny.

We had a meet back in 2007. You can read about it here: https://www.birdforum.net/threads/se-wales-meet.85632/page-2#post-930962.

It was an evening do for, particularly, roding Woodcock and Nightjar. Glow Worms were a bonus. It really was a great meeting.

 

[hopster]

Good luck with this Michael, wish I could join you, but it's doubtful if I'll be down until the summer(ish) time. My brother lives near Abergavenny.

We had a meet back in 2007. You can read about it here: https://www.birdforum.net/threads/se-wales-meet.85632/page-2#post-930962.

It was an evening do for, particularly, roding Woodcock and Nightjar. Glow Worms were a bonus. It really was a great meeting.

Thanks Delia.

The local groups on this forum seem very quiet. Do you have any tips on how people connect and get together?

M

 

[ClarkWGriswold]

Hi Hopster. The Glamorgan bird club have fairly regular field trips.

 

[delia todd]

I find members on here do like to interact when there's something to interact with LOL.

Maybe if you started a thread in the Local Patch forum reporting on what you see when you go out. Do you have a place you visit regularly? It's great to see what comes regularly and what visits occasionally etc.

Have a word with Rich (@ClarkWGriswold ) who lives local to you.

Edit: LOL we cross posted.

 

[hopster]

Hi Hopster. The Glamorgan bird club have fairly regular field trips.

Thanks Clark (or Rich?). Do you know where I can find them to make contact?

M

 

[ClarkWGriswold]

Glamorgan Bird Club

Enjoying and conserving local bird life.

glamorganbirds.org.uk

Check out their website M. I’ll be heading up to Gwernffrwd Dinas next spring. You’re welcome to come along.

Not really got anything planned for the rest of the year. Mainly just going out with the dog and bins.

Heading to Vegas in a couple of weeks and OH likely to divorce me if I plan some days out birding. 😂

Rich

 

[hopster]

Glamorgan Bird Club

Enjoying and conserving local bird life.

glamorganbirds.org.uk

Check out their website M. I’ll be heading up to Gwernffrwd Dinas next spring. You’re welcome to come along.

Not really got anything planned for the rest of the year. Mainly just going out with the dog and bins.

Heading to Vegas in a couple of weeks and OH likely to divorce me if I plan some days out birding. 😂

Rich

Thanks Rich I will. Yes please let me know if you fancy a companion on one of your informal trips. I live in Llangan and I often explore around here, especially near/on the coast but also in the wooded valleys inland.

 

[Owene]

The Glamorgan bird club whiteford point walk in january is usually very good and I think they do regular ones at kenfig.

 

[hopster]

The Glamorgan bird club whiteford point walk in january is usually very good and I think they do regular ones at kenfig.

Thanks Owene. I'll maker contact through the website and see where that leads.