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

Wednesday 18th March 2026: Bird Group Talk by Ric Morris on Skeletons of Birds (7.30 pm in the Methodist Hall, High Street, Welshpool)

Events

Wednesday 11th March 2026: One-off Birdsong Workshop (7.30 pm in the Methodist Hall, High Street, Welshpool)

All are welcome at this free workshop. County Bird Recorder Simon Boyes will be playing recordings of our common species and suggesting ways to remember them. There is no need to book for this: tea, coffee and biscuits provided too! 

Sunday 3rd May 2026: Nearly Dawn Chorus Walk (weather-dependent) on Moel-y-Golfa (Breidden Hills) at 7am, with an emphasis on learning bird-song. Meeting place in small car park on minor road by Middletown Hill at SJ297130. The walk will involve a steady ascent and climbing over one gate. 

Bird Group Summer 2026 Outings

Tuesday 14th April 2026: Bird Group visit to RSPB Conwy

Friday 5th June 2026: Bird Group visit to RSPB Ynys Hir

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.