Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust Bird Group

If you're interested in birds then why not come along to the next Montgomeryshire Bird Group meeting? The Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month from autumn until March, usually at Welshpool Methodist Hall at 7.30pm. A wide range of speakers are invited to talk on all things ornithological, from local to global perspectives, of interest to beginners and accomplished birdwatchers alike.

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).

Upcoming talks & trips

Bird Group Talks

This year, there will be a one-off Summer Bird Group Talk by former MWT Conservation Officer Lottie Glover:

Wednesday 19th August 2026: Talk by Lottie Glover: 'My Travels and Wildlife Experiences in New Zealand' (7.30 pm in the Methodist Hall, High Street, Welshpool)

Autumn/winter 2026/27 programme

Wednesday 14th October 2026: Talk by Simon Boyes – Bird Migration (plus Bird Group AGM)

Wednesday 11th November 2026: Talk by Sam Kenyon – Curlews and Nature-friendly Farming

Wednesday 9th December 2026: Talk by Owen Williams – Woodcock (meeting at Hanging Gardens, Llanidloes, 7.30 pm) 

Wednesday 13th January 2027: Talk by Steve Benbow – Raptors of North-east South Africa (as viewed from my wildlife estate)

Wednesday 10th February 2027: Talk by Ros Green –  Shelduck Migration in relation to Offshore Windfarms

Wednesday 10th March 2027: Talk by Sarah Gibson – Swifts and Us

Wednesday 17th March 2027: Birdsong Workshop (free)

Bird Group Autumn 2026 Outings

Monday 14th September: Bird Group visit to RSPB Burton Mere 

Transport will be by car share, meeting at Llyn Coed-y-Dinas Nature Reserve at 8.30am the morning of the trip. Any donations to the driver towards petrol costs very welcome. It's recommended members with RSPB membership cards bring them, otherwise be advised RSPB charges an entry fee.  To book a place, email Simon Boyes at montbird@gmail.com or text or whatsapp message him at 07708-328987. Numbers will be limited to 12. 

Join our mailing list

To keep in touch with what's going on, you can join the mailing list by contacting Bird Group Chair, County Bird Recorder Simon Boyes on email: montbird@gmail.com. If you'd like any more information, you can call or WhatsApp message Simon on tel: 07708 328987.