Shoresearch Cymru - rocky shore surveys
This month we managed several surveys as well as joining the Porcupine Marine Natural History Society (PMNHS) for a joint investigation of the shores at Clynnog fawr, close to the North Llyn coast…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Campaigns
North Wales Wildlife Trust has a long history of campaigning for positive change for nature and people and helping local communities to save special places for wildlife. You can find some current local campaigns below that you can support too!
Autumn Colours Wildlife Walk with Nigel Brown at the Dingle, Llangefni
Caroline Bateson, NWWT Public Engagement Officer, shares some of the sights and sounds of this autumn walk with local botany expert Nigel Brown as they explore the wildlife and history of the…
Re-tern: an epic story of visitors to Anglesey’s coast.
Dive into the long distance travels of Sandwich terns and hear about how you can help us protect this beautiful bird
Terns of the tide
Many terns prefer to nest in coastal habitats and so can be vulnerable to high tides and storms. As we celebrate Cemlyn's 50th anniversary as a nature reserve we take a look at the history of…
The Halkyn Mountain Common audio trail
Join North Wales Wildlife Trust on an audio trail to explore Halkyn Mountain Common, a unique landscape steeped in history, geology, and wildlife. Once a thriving hub of lead mining, this remarkable area is now home to rich grasslands, rare orchids, and a variety of birds and insects that thrive in its open spaces.
The Little Orme audio trail
Join North Wales Wildlife Trust on an audio trail to explore the Little Orme, a coastal gem rich in history, geology, and wildlife. Once a Neolithic settlement and shaped by 19th-century quarrying, this headland is now home to vibrant limestone grasslands, delicate orchids, and fluttering butterflies during the spring and summer months.
Woodland
Woodlands are magical places, full of wildlife and full of history. Great spotted woodpeckers, nuthatches and jays flit between trees as butterflies dance in sunny glades. Badgers forage through…
Lowland meadow and pasture
Generally found as part of lowland farms or nature reserves, these small, flower-rich fields are at their best in midsummer when the plethora of flowers and insects is a delight. Tiny reminders of…
Shoresearch rocky shore surveys - March 2023
The lowest Spring tides of the year can reveal areas of the shore very sensitive to footfall. Care was taken as we accessed areas full of worm tubes, anemones, breeding slugs and luscious red…
Lowland mixed oak and ash wood
Lowland mixed oak and ash woods include the iconic bluebell woods so central to our notion of British woodland. Mostly quite small and bounded by ancient banks, they are full of history. At their…
My remedy
Elise has been coming to Potted Histories for four years. The activities help her overcome the pain that arthritis causes her, and to cope better with her diabetes because being outside makes her…