In loving memory of Paul Day
It is with profound sadness that we report the passing of Paul Day on 27 August 2025. A longstanding member of our Conservation Committee (East) and a dedicated conservationist known to many…
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
It is with profound sadness that we report the passing of Paul Day on 27 August 2025. A longstanding member of our Conservation Committee (East) and a dedicated conservationist known to many…
With its prominent, wavy crest, the great crested newt, also known as the 'warty newt', looks like a mini dinosaur! This protected species favours clean ponds during the breeding season…
The palmate newt looks similar to the smooth newt, but favours shallow pools on acidic soils like heathlands. During the breeding season, males grow distinctive black webbing on their hind feet.…
During the breeding season, the common tern can be seen around our coasts and also inland at gravel pits, reservoirs and lakes. It nests in noisy colonies and can be spotted plunge-diving for fish…
The red-throated diver lives up to its name - the distinctive red patch on its throat heralds the breeding season. In summer, it nests in Scotland, but look out for it around the UK's coast…
During our recent AGM, I had the opportunity to discuss some of the work we’ve been doing at Bryn Ifan. Quite a few people asked about my blog, and so my new year resolution will be to update on…
It's Invasive Species Week 2021! This is an annual event led by the GB Non-Native Species Secretariat aiming to raise awareness of invasive species and how everyone can help to stop their…
It's mating season for grey seals and it's all played out on our coasts.
The elegant little egret was once a rare visitor to our shores, but can now regularly be spotted around the coastline of England and Wales. Look out for its beautiful neck plumes that herald the…
Rhowch gychwyn gwych i’ch Blwyddyn Newydd drwy wneud rhywbeth cadarnhaol dros fywyd gwyllt! Ymunwch â ni am sesiwn glanhau traeth arbennig iawn ar 19 Ionawr ...
Gyda thristwch mawr rydym yn adrodd am farwolaeth Paul Day ar 27 Awst 2025. Yn aelod ers amser maith o'n Pwyllgor Cadwraeth (Dwyrain) ac yn gadwraethwr ymroddedig oedd yn gyfarwydd i lawer…