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The Upper Onny Wildlife Group formed in 2003 to work within the local community to find out more about local populations of Lapwing, Curlew, Skylark and other wildlife and to help in their conservation. Since 2003, we have extended our recording activities to encompass plants and other groups.
We cover a total area of about 126 square kilometres, between the Long Mynd and the Welsh Border (from just north of Bridges, Pennerley and Shelve, as far south as Horderley and Bishop’s Castle), including the parishes of Ratlinghope, Wentnor, Norbury, Myndtown, More and Lydham.
More information
If you want any further information about events, or about the Group, or have information about the species that are found in the area, please contact:
Richard Keymer (Chairman) via the UOWG email UOWG@shropscwgs.org.uk
Breaking news
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,...
What we do
Bird Group
Survey the local area for lapwing, curlew and other target bird species
Plant Group
Wildflower walks, surveys and recording of plants on road verges
Invasive plants
Survey the Rivers East and West Onny for two species of invasive exotic plants
Gallery
Take a look at some of the beautiful things we see while we’re out
Reports
Reports can be found in Breaking News
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Support
The Upper Onny Community Wildlife Group received financial support from the Stiperstones & Corndon Hill Country Landscape Partnership Scheme, which is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The lead organisation for the Scheme is the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership, and the Scheme is hosted by Shropshire Council. Please see www.stiperstonesandcorndon.co.uk
