We are creating living landscapes across Wiltshire by restoring, reconnecting and recreating wildlife habitats across landscapes for wildlife and people.

Protecting, maintaining and enhancing our nature reserves.

Increasing the amount of land, rivers and wetlands managed better for wildlife. 

Standing up for wildlife and the natural environment

Influencing and supporting the development of at least two living landscapes in each of Wiltshire’s distinctive landscape biodiversity areas. 

The group's aim is to support actively the work of the RSPB in South Wiltshire and to involve RSPB members and the wider public in the Society's conservation, public affairs, education, fundraising and other activities. We have monthly indoor meetings (except June, July and August) and have at least two field trips a month ranging from gentle local walks to more distant locations.

WOS provides an excellent programme of both field trips and indoor meetings.

Field trips enable beginners and experts alike to enjoy bird-watching in small, friendly groups. They take place regularly throughout the year, visiting key birding areas both in Wiltshire and in other counties. A leader who is familiar with the area takes the group to the best spots and ensures that everyone sees the birds.

Indoor meetings take place between October and March and are held in Devizes. Illustrated talks are given by ornithologists, conservationsits and wildlife photographers. As well as being highly informative, the meetings are social occasions that provide a good opportunity to get to know other members.

All members receive WOS News, our quarterly bulletin with colour photos, news items and short articles.

Members also receive a copy of Hobby, the Society’s annual bird report, with status summaries for all common species, records of rarer birds, survey results and details of ringing observations.