The first osprey chicks of 2026
Alastair Cameron, Lead Volunteer at the Brenig Osprey Project, recounts the events that led up to the arrival of this year's osprey chicks at Llyn Brenig
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Gwenllian, enthralled with marine life
Gwenllian has been a Shoresearch volunteer for over three years after being introduced at a have-a-go session by another enthusiastic Shoresearch volunteer. She’s swiftly learnt so much and is now…
An afternoon on the Anglesey Fens
Our Môn Gwyrdd youth forum enjoyed a late-spring walk and poetry session around the fens at Cors Goch Nature Reserve. Youth forum lead, Ellen, tell us more...
From Commonwealth Games to conservation - finding purpose beyond sport
Volunteer reserves placement, Rachel Johncock, tells the fascinating story of her journey from an international sporting career to volunteering with North Wales Wildlife Trust, and a career in…
Wild beginnings - early memories of nature
As we get ready for this year’s 30 Days Wild, we asked some Wildlife Trust staff to share their earliest memories of nature.
Alice – “getting back” to a whole different world
Alice is a recent but regular Shoresearch volunteer who was keen to get more field study in North Wales, after gaining a degree in Marine Biology. Her knowledge has been enhanced and, in turn,…
Pond patrol
Discover some of the special species living in a garden pond, with entomologist Ben Keywood.
Alison - from "poking around" to creating a masterpiece
Alison has been Shoresearch volunteering for 3.5 years and has used her learning on shore to create and lead others to create an amazing fabric rocky shore, brimming with felt, embroidered,…
Deciphering the dawn chorus
Wildlife expert Nick Acheson introduces some of our feathered superstars to listen out for this spring.
Osprey season in full swing at Llyn Brenig
Sophia Evans, Lead Volunteer at the Brenig Osprey Project, brings us news from the shores of Llyn Brenig - where our ospreys have returned for the summer breeding season.