Swansea & District Local Group

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This is the website of the Swansea & District Local Group. RSPB local groups are a great way to meet friendly, like-minded people in your area while learning more about birds and wildlife.

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October walk to Garwnant Forest, Merthyr

13 September 2026

Sunday October 18th – A morning walk around Garwnant Forest, Merthyr following the woodland trails and streams on the northern side of Llwyn-on Reservoir in…

Found a baby bird? Advice on what to do

The RSPB doesn’t run bird hospitals or a rescue service, so please don’t contact us about a baby bird, as we can’t help. However we…

From the blog

September 2026 walk to Whitford Point

13 September 2026

It was a rainy and overcast morning when eleven participants met up at Cwm Ivy car park (see photo) hoping that the weather forecast of…

August 2026 walk at Porteynon Bay

It was a bright and warm morning when nineteen participants (including four new walkers) met up at the car park at a Porteynon, busy with…

June 2026 walk around Dinefwr Park

After an unsettled couple of weeks the weather was pleasantly bright, warm and still when the group of 12 met up at the car park…

May 2026 walk around the Brynna Woods Reserve, Llanharan

The weather was overcast and cool when the group of 9 met up at the entrance to the Brynna Woods Reserve, Llanharan. The reserve is…

Regular birdwatching walks

Join us for a relaxing Sunday morning walk each month.

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