Turnstone
The turnstone can be spotted fluttering around large stones on rocky and gravelly shores, flipping them over to look for prey. It can even lift rocks as big as its own body! Although a migrant to…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Spring in the sea
Nia Jones (Marine Manager) describes some of the events in a typical marine spring. At this time of year a number of creatures are breeding, ready to release eggs and larvae in time for the…
Days Out
You'll never be short of ideas for a great day out with the North Wales Wildlife Trust - over 140 walks, talks and events each year; 35+ local nature reserves to explore; or discover where to see wildlife through the seasons.
Things you can do about climate change
There are simple and easy things that we can all do to reduce our carbon footprint and make a big difference to the natural world.
Sustainable Farming Advisor
North Wales Wildlife Trust are seeking a Sustainable Farming Advisor to support farmers in the transition to agroecological and regenerative land management practices. The advisor will work as…
Sea beet
Sometimes called 'Wild spinach', Sea beet can be cooked and eaten. It grows wild on shingle beaches, cliffs and bare ground near to the sea, as well as in saltmarshes.
Spinning Stories at the Spinnies Aberogwen
For 30 Days Wild 2023, we invited those that love to write to join us at Spinnies Aberogwen Nature Reserve for a creative writing walk. Here is a selection of wonderful prose written by some of…
Litter and wildlife
Litter is a big problem, learn more about the issues and how you can help to clean up litter and reduce your waste.
Peacock
The markings of the peacock are unmistakeable - big, blue 'eyes' just like a peacock's tail feathers. It can be seen feeding on flowers all year-round during warm spells, and…
Why do leaves change colour in autumn?
The autumnal colours of deciduous trees are one of the big natural spectacles of the year. But why do leaves change colour in autumn, and why do some leaves go red, while others turn yellow?
Our turtle visitors
Big or small, freshwater or marine, turtles aren’t a very common sight here in the UK. However, an increase in storms and water temperatures has meant more sightings have been reported in recent…
Mysterious natural explosions …
If you go down to the woods today, you may be in for a big surprise!