The birds of Gwent - Gwent Ornithological society

TheCounty Avifaunaseriesprovides detailed information on the range and status of bird speciesat county level. Areas covered so far include Norfolk, Suffolk, Dorset,the Shetland Islands and the Isles of Scilly, with The Birds of Essexin press. Each title includes a breakdown of rarity records, and thereare introductory sections describing the area's ecology, climate,ornithological history and conservation record, as well as a gazeteerof the best sites to visit.

Gwent contains a wide range ofhabitats in a relatively small area, including estuarine wetland in thesouth, valleys in the west, and uplands in the north, with heavilywooded areas in the Usk and Wye valleys. Major sites include theNewport Wetlands, which attracts visitors from throughout Wales and thewest of England to its wet grassland, saline lagoons and freshwaterreedbeds. Other important sites include Peterstone Wentlooge.