About the event

A self-taught wildlife artist and conservationist, Owen Williams has also spent the last 18 years ringing and tagging Woodcock in West Wales.

This talk will shine a spotlight on some of the findings revealed from ringing more than 2,500 Woodcock and tagging over 60. Owen will also discuss the results of a small survey he conducted on soil health and Woodcock choice of night-time feeding locations.

Woodcock are highly secretive, predominantly nocturnal, and spending much of their lives concealed in woodland and dense cover, making them less well studied than more conspicuous bird species. Owen is co‑author of two published papers on Woodcock and participates in the Woodcock and Snipe Specialist Group supported by Wetlands International, so his talk promises to offer plenty of interesting insight into these wonderful woodland wading birds.

Everyone is welcome, and the entrance fee of £3 includes the talk (free for under 18s), light refreshments, and the opportunity to chat with like-minded folk and the speakers themselves. We usually have a raffle, so please bring a prize if you are able to. £1 per ticket. We look forward to seeing you there!