Events
Unless otherwise specified, you do not need to be a member of the RSPB (or the local group) to join us on our events, and birdwatching experience is not necessary. If you have any questions please call the contact number shown with the event details.
February 2012
Sun12
Birdwatching at Blackpill
Location: Blackpill Wildlife Centre (Lido), halfway between Swansea City Centre and Mumbles Head.
Postcode: SA3 5AS (Google map)
Join members of the West Glamorgan group birdwatching across the SSSI part of Swansea Bay with a high tidal range of up to 10m.
Time: 10am - 1pm
Price: Free
Telephone: 01792 229244
E-mail: rspbwglamgrp@gmail.com
Fri17
"Birds of Northern India"
Location: Environment Centre Pier Street Swansea
Postcode: SA1 1RY (Google map)
Talk by Alan Rosney
Time: 7.30 - 9.30pm
Price: Entry £1. Refreshments - 50p
Telephone: 07977 258158
E-mail: rspbwglamgrp@gmail.com
Sun26
Birdwatching at Blackpill
Location: Blackpill Wildlife Centre (Lido), halfway between Swansea City Centre and Mumbles Head.
Postcode: SA3 5AS (Google map)
Join members of the West Glamorgan group birdwatching across the SSSI part of Swansea Bay with a high tidal range of up to 10m.
Time: 10am - 1pm
Price: Free
Telephone: 01792 229244
E-mail: rspbwglamgrp@gmail.com
March 2012
Sun4
A morning walk at Lliw Valley reservoir park.
Location: Lliw Valley reservoir park (SN 64934 03390)
Postcode: SA5 7ND (Google map)
A morning walk around the Lliw Valley reservoir park passing through the wooded path around the two reservoirs and along the open path surrounded by hilly heathland between the reservoirs. Meet at the (Lower) Reservoir Car Park 10 am. Beginners and new members welcome. Warm weatherproof clothing and boots may be necessary. Please leave dogs at home. Walks are undertaken at your own risk. Directions - Leave the M4 at junction 46, follow the signs to Felindre and the brown Country Park signs. Just before Felindre village sign turn right along Heol Penfidy to follow the Lliw Reservoirs signs to the car park, cafe and toilets.
Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm
Price: Free
Telephone: 01792 816250
E-mail: rspbwglamgrp@gmail.com
Sun11
Birdwatching at Blackpill
Location: Blackpill Wildlife Centre (Lido), halfway between Swansea City Centre and Mumbles Head.
Postcode: SA3 5AS (Google map)
Join members of the West Glamorgan group birdwatching across the SSSI part of Swansea Bay with a high tidal range of up to 10m.
Time: 10am - 1pm
Price: Free
Telephone: 01792 229244
E-mail: rspbwglamgrp@googlemail.com
Fri16
Social Evening and Quiz Night
Location: Environment Centre, Pier Street, Swansea
Postcode: SA1 1RY (Google map)
The annual social evening where the Annual Raffle is drawn. Members can enjoy an evening together and test their knowledge of birds with the quiz. Entry fee includes Cheese and Wine refreshments.
Time: 7.30-9.30pm
Price: £2.00
Telephone: 01792 229244
E-mail: rspbwglamgrp@gmail.com
Sun25
Birdwatching at Blackpill
Location: Blackpill Wildlife Centre (Lido), halfway between Swansea City Centre and Mumbles Head.
Postcode: SA3 5AS (Google map)
Join members of the West Glamorgan group birdwatching across the SSSI part of Swansea Bay with a high tidal range of up to 10m.
Time: 10am - 1pm
Price: Free
Telephone: 01792 229244
E-mail: rspbwglamgrp@gmail.com
April 2012
Sun15
Morning walk around Pontardawe Riverside Park Nature Reserve
Location: The Riverside Centre is situated 4 miles north of the M4 motorway from junction 45.Take the A4067 north, signposted to Pontardawe and at the fourth roundabout from the Motorway, turn left into the Glanrhyd Industrial Estate. Turn left through the green gates and follow the road to the Centre. (http://www.arenapontardawe.com/riverside/index.html) (SN 73110 04747)
Postcode: SA8 4LP (Google map)
A morning walk along the canal side and woodland paths. Beginners and new members welcome. Warm weatherproof clothing and boots may be necessary. Please leave dogs at home. Walks are undertaken at your own risk.
Time: 9.30 am - 1.00 pm
Price: Free
Telephone: 01792 816250
E-mail: rspbwglamgrp@gmail.com
May 2012
Sun13
Morning walk around Oxwich Bay Nature Reserve
Location: Oxwich Bay, Gower (SS 50061 86471) (www.first-nature.com/waleswildlife/sw-nnr-oxwich.php).
Postcode: SA3 1LS (Google map)
A morning walk around the sand dunes and marshes at Oxwich Bay Nature Reserve. Meet at the entrance to the Beach Car Park, Oxwich Bay at 10.00am. Beginners and new members welcome. Warm weatherproof clothing and boots may be necessary. Please leave dogs at home. Walks are undertaken at your own risk.
Time: 10.00 am - 1.00 pm
Price: Free but car park fee of £3
Telephone: 01792 816250
E-mail: rspbwglamgrp@gmail.com
June 2012
Sun10
Morning walk around Llangorse Nature Reserve
Location: Llangorse Lake (SO 12819 27155)
Postcode: LD3 7TR (Google map)
A morning walk around the fields and lakeside at Llangorse Lake Nature Reserve. Meet at the Llangorse Lake Car Park at 10.00am. Beginners and new members welcome. Warm weatherproof clothing and boots may be necessary. Please leave dogs at home. Walks are undertaken at your own risk.
Time: 10.00 am - 1.00 pm
Price: Free
Telephone: 01792 816250
E-mail: rspbwglamgrp@gmail.com
July 2012
Sun8
Morning walk along Ogmore Estuary, Ogmore.
Location: Meet at Ogmore Common Car Park, Ogmore 10.00am. Turn off A48 at Bridgend south along B4265. After 0.6 mile turn right along B4524. Car park is 1.5 mile on the right. (SS 87365 76240)
Postcode: CF32 0QP (Google map)
Beginners and new members welcome. Warm weatherproof clothing and boots may be necessary. Please leave dogs at home. Walks are undertaken at your own risk. A morning walk around the estuary along the river, through woods and beach/sand dunes.
Time: 10.00 am - 1.00 pm
Price: Free
Telephone: 01792 816250
E-mail: rspbwglamgrp@gmail.com
August 2012
Sun12
Morning walk along Kidwelly shoreline
Location: Quay Road, Kidwelly. Directions - At centre of Kidwelly, turn towards Railway Station. Continue on to Quay Road and follow to car park alongside river. (SN 39793 06381)
Postcode: SA17 4UR (Google map)
A morning walk along the Kidwelly shoreline with estuary views and adjoining wetlands. Meet at Quay car park at 9.30am. Beginners and new members welcome. Warm weatherproof clothing and boots may be necessary. Please leave dogs at home. Walks are undertaken at your own risk.
Time: 9.30 am - 1.00 pm
Price: Free
Telephone: 01792 816250
E-mail: rspbwglamgrp@gmail.com
September 2012
Sun9
Morning walk around Swansea Vale
Location: Swansea Vale Resource Centre, Ffordd Tregof, Llansamlet. (SS 69130 98476) Directions: Turn north off A48 at Star Inn, Llansamlet into Church Road leading into Walters Road. Turn left at second roundabout into Ffordd Tregof. Centre is first right.
Postcode: SA7 0AL (Google map)
Meet at Swansea Vale Resource Centre Car Park, Ffordd Tregof, Llansamlet at 9.30am. Beginners and new members welcome. Warm weatherproof clothing and boots may be necessary. Please leave dogs at home. Walks are undertaken at your own risk. A morning walk around marshland, footpaths and river paths.
Time: 9.30am - 1.00pm
Price: Free
Telephone: 01792 816250
E-mail: rspbwglamgrp@gmail.com
October 2012
Sun7
Birdwatching at Blackpill
Location: Blackpill Wildlife Centre (Lido), half way between Swansea city centre & Mumbles Head
Postcode: SA3 5AS (Google map)
Join members of the West Glamorgan group birdwatching across the SSSI part of Swansea Bay with a high tidal range of up to 10m.
Time: 10am - 1pm
Price: Free
Telephone: 01792 229244
E-mail: rspbwglamgrp@gmail.com
Sun14
Morning walk along Resolven Canal
Location: Neath Canal, Resolven (SN 82630 03036). Take B4434 north at Resolven roundabout on A465. Canal car park is immediately to the left.
Postcode: SA11 4DW (Google map)
Meet at canal car park, Resolven at 10am. Beginners and new members welcome. Warm weatherproof clothing and boots may be necessary. Please leave dogs at home. Walks are undertaken at your own risk.
Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm
Price: Free
Telephone: 01792 816250
E-mail: rspbwglamgrp@googlemail.com
Fri19
Talk - "Bird ringing in Pembrokeshire"
Location: Environment Centre, Pier Street, Swansea
Postcode: SA1 1RY (Google map)
Talk by John Hayes
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Price: Entry £1.00 Refreshments 50p
Telephone: 07977 258158
E-mail: rspbwglamgrp@gmail.com
Sun21
Birdwatching at Blackpill
Location: Blackpill Wildlife Centre (Lido), half way between Swansea city centre & Mumbles Head.
Postcode: SA3 5AS (Google map)
Join members of the West Glamorgan group birdwatching across the SSSI part of Swansea Bay with a high tidal range of up to 10m.
Time: 10am - 1pm
Price: Free
Telephone: 01792 229244
E-mail: rspbwglamgrp@gmail.com
November 2012
Sun4
Birdwatching at Blackpill
Location: Blackpill Wildlife Centre (Lido), half way between Swansea city centre & Mumbles Head.
Postcode: SA3 5AS (Google map)
Join members of the West Glamorgan group birdwatching across the SSSI part of Swansea Bay with a high tidal range of up to 10m.
Time: 10am - 1pm
Price: Free
Telephone: 01792 229244
E-mail: rspbwglamgrp@gmail.com
Fri16
AGM followed by talk on Swan Rescue Group.
Location: Environment Centre, Pier Street, Swansea
Postcode: SA1 1RY (Google map)
AGM followed by talk by Peter & Ellen Martin - "Swan Rescue Group".
Time: 7.30-9.30pm
Price: Free
Telephone: 07977 258158
E-mail: rspbwglamgrp@gmail.com
Sun18
Birdwatching at Blackpill
Location: Blackpill Wildlife Centre (Lido), half way between Swansea city centre & Mumbles Head
Postcode: SA3 5AS (Google map)
Join members of the West Glamorgan local group birdwatching across the SSSI part of Swansea Bay with a high tidal range of up to 10m.
Time: 10am - 1pm
Price: Free
Telephone: 01792 229244
E-mail: rspbwglamgrp@gmail.com
Sun18
Walk in Clyne Valley & Blackpill
Location: Blackpill Wildlife centre
Postcode: SA3 5AS (Google map)
Meet at Blackpill Wildlife Centre 0930 and after birdwatching at Blackpill there will be a walk around Clyne Gardens and Valley area. Beginners and new members welcome. Warm weatherproof clothing and boots may be necessary. Please leave dogs at home. Walks are undertaken at your own risk.
Time: 9.30am - 1.00pm
Price: Free
Telephone: 01792 816250
E-mail: rspbwglamgrp@gmail.com
December 2012
Sun2
Birdwatching at Blackpill
Location: Blackpill Wildlife Centre (Lido), halfway between Swansea City Centre and Mumbles Head.
Postcode: SA3 5AS (Google map)
Join members of the West Glamorgan group birdwatching across the SSSI part of Swansea Bay with a high tidal range of up to 10m.
Time: 10am - 1pm
Price: Free
Telephone: 01792 229244
E-mail: rspbwglamgrp@gmail.com
Sun9
Morning walk between Bryncoch and Longford
Location: Dyffryn Arms, Bryncoch (SN 74140 00930) Directions - at Cadoxton, Neath, turn north onto the A474. Dyffryn Arms is 3 miles away on the left.
Postcode: SA10 7YF (Google map)
Morning walk on forest paths and lanes above Bryncoch
Meet at Dyffryn Arms Car Park 10am. Beginners and new members welcome. Warm weatherproof clothing and boots may be necessary. Please leave dogs at home.
Time: 10 am
Price: Free
Telephone: 01792 816250
E-mail: rspbwglamgrp@gmail.com
Sun16
Birdwatching at Blackpill
Location: Blackpill Wildlife Centre (Lido), halfway between Swansea City Centre and Mumbles Head.
Postcode: SA3 5AS (Google map)
Join members of the West Glamorgan group birdwatching across the SSSI part of Swansea Bay with a high tidal range of up to 10m.
Time: 10am - 1pm
Price: Free
Telephone: 01792 229244
E-mail: rspbwglamgrp@gmail.com