Blonde ray
This large skate has tiny, prickly spines all over its back.
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
My research
Throughout my internship, I am contributing to marine conservation by assisting with marine mammal research in Cardigan Bay, collecting data on marine mammals from land and boat-based surveys, and…
Fen violet
A pale member of the violet family sometimes known as ‘milk violet’, the fen violet has a delicate and unassuming appearance. A real specialist of the wetland habitat, this species has seen a…
Piddock
Piddocks are a boring bivalve. No, we don't mean dull... we mean that it bores into soft rock, creating a burrow. In fact, they're the opposite of dull - they glow in the dark!
Bash, roll, or cut it?
Managing bracken in an upland wildflower meadow can be challenging. Rob, the reserve officer responsible, stresses the important reasons for monitoring at Caeau Tan-y-Bwlch nature reserve.
Stone curlew
Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.
My calling
Living in the rocky uplands of mid Wales, Emma regularly walks her farm checking not only on the livestock but seeing the seasonal changes in the wildlife and landscape too. The upland habitats of…
Caledonian forest
Caledonian forest forms an integral part of some of our wildest landscapes - extensive pine forests merge with heathlands, wetlands and montane habitats and create areas large enough for wildcat,…
Lesser sea-spurrey
Traditionally a coastal species, Lesser sea-spurrey has spread inland, taking advantage of the winter-salting of our roads. Its pink-and-white flowers bloom in summer.
Knot grass
A common moth across most of the UK. The large, hairy caterpillars are often seen in late summer.
Mediterranean gull
Once a rare visitor to the UK, this striking gull is now found nesting here in large colonies.
Helpful Advice when Visiting our Nature Reserves
North Wales Wildlife Trust's 35 nature reserves are all unique in their own right. They support both common and rare plants and animals that may not exist anywhere else in North Wales. Irresponsible uses of our nature reserves include dog walking off-lead, cyclists, joggers and walkers deviating from footpaths lead to huge negative impacts on these sensitive sites.