This comprises the Counties of Caerphilly (west of the Rhymney River), Merthyr Tydfil, Cardiff, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Vale of Glamorgan, and Bridgend).

1177991) [1] The club's original crest was a little whimbrel (Numenius minutus), which marked the discovery of that species at Sker Point in 1982.

The (Northern) Wheatear was decided upon as it is a familiar migratory species which is found along the coast of Glamorgan during spring and autumn migration and breeds in the county's uplands Membership ranges from beginners and back-garden birdwatchers to those who are professionally involved in conservation.

A full programme of events is run annually, with indoor meetings from October to April on a wide range of subjects, and field trips led by experienced birdwatchers to a number of locations both locally and further afield.

The club produces publications from time to time, including "Birding in Glamorgan" (2009), a guide to over 50 of the best places in Glamorgan for bird-watching, and also sponsored and published "The Birds of Cardiff" - D.Gilmore (2006), an informative book listing all the species ever recorded in Cardiff Unitary Authority.