Bird Survey 2026

New helpers wanted, please. We have been carrying out this survey since 2004. The main target species are Lapwing and Curlew. We need more helpers, please. If you can recognise these two birds (and preferably their calls), you can make an important contribution. Click...

2025 Reports

The Group was formed in 2003, to work within the local community to find out more about the local populations of Lapwings, Curlews, Skylarks and other wildlife, and to help with their conservation. See below for reports form 2025. New members are welcome, and we need...

Bird Walk 30th May 2026

Join us to look for the special birds in our spectacular area Saturday, 30th May 2026 at 9.30am (finish around 1.00pm). Mainly heathland birds, including Buzzard, Red Kite, Kestrel, Red Grouse, Lapwing, Curlew, Cuckoo, Skylark, Meadow Pipit, Tree Pipit, Whinchat,...

Bird Walk 2017

A report of the 2017 walk on The Stiperstones led by Leo Smith (UOWG) and Simon Cooter (Natural England) is available here. In summary, 32 bird species were seen: Blackbird, Blue tit, Buzzard, Carrion crow, Chaffinch, Chiffchaff, Coal tit, Cuckoo, Dunnock, Goldcrest,...