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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
Windy Corner Appeal Success
Thank you to everyone who helped to raise over £10,000 to buy 1 ha (approx. 2.5 acres) of grassland adjoining the existing Stiperstones National Nature Reserve. Although only a small extension, the area is strategically placed between the heathlands of The...
Curlew Recovery Project Appeal
The Upper Onny Wildlife Group has launched an appeal for funds to continue the monitoring of curlew nests to determine the fate of eggs laid and the causes of losses of eggs and chicks. Please see the Curlew Recovery Appeal page. UOWG supported the Curlew Recovery...
Public Meeting 2020
The 2020 Upper Onny Wildlife Group’s Annual Public Meeting was held on Monday 17th February. Our guest speaker was Peter Carty of the National Trust who talked about the special qualities of the area covered by the Stepping Stones project, and how the project will...
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
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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