Common carp
The common carp is a very large fish that is popular with anglers due to its size and fighting spirit. It frequents ponds, gravel pits and lakes, but is not native to the UK, being introduced in…
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
The common carp is a very large fish that is popular with anglers due to its size and fighting spirit. It frequents ponds, gravel pits and lakes, but is not native to the UK, being introduced in…
‘Dan ni’n lwcus iawn yma yn Ymddiriedolaeth Natur Gogledd Cymru bod gennym nifer o bobl ifanc sydd yn ymddiddori mewn bywyd gwyllt ac yn barod i weithredu drosto. Yn yr ail o’n straeon am y bobl…
Inspired by Blue Planet 2, Tess - a primary school pupil from Ysgol Nercwys organised a school trip with Dawn, our Living Seas Projects Officer and Iwan, our Education & Community Officer.…
Mackerel are a sign of summer's arrival, when they appear inshore in huge numbers all around the UK. As well as being a sustainable seafood choice, they are an important food source for many…
Encountering wildlife in its natural environment is a privilege and, while spending time scanning the open sea can be therapeutic in itself, coupled with chance encounters these experiences can…
Native oysters are a staple of our seas and our plates - but our love of their taste has lead to a sharp decline all around the UK.
It's Asian hornet week (4th-10th of September 2023).
I'm Gareth, a Project Officer with the Wales Resilient Ecological Network (WaREN). In this blog, I will help you identify…
The humpback whale is making a comeback, with more and more individuals being seen in UK seas every year. They are well known for their acrobatic behaviour - so don't be surprised to see them…
This little fish is found in rockpools during the summer months and has a clever adaptation that stops it being swept away by strong waves - their pelvic fins are fused to form a sucker that it…
Cuddfan Glas y Dorlan Spinnies Aberogwen yw’r lle gorau i weld a gwrando ar las y dorlan. Ond pa adar eraill allwch chi eu gweld a gwrando arnyn nhw yma? Yn Rhan 3 ein cyfres 'Cân yr Adar yn…
A familiar garden bird, the great tit can be seen around bird tables and feeders, as well as in woodlands and parks. Listen out for its shrill song that sounds just like a bicycle pump being used…
Holly is a much-loved evergreen tree - its shiny, spiky leaves and bright red berries being a favourite in Christmas decorations. Found in all kinds of habitats, it provides an important winter…