Glossy ibis
This glossy wading bird is a scarce visitor to the UK, though records have become more common in recent decades.
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
My dirty weekend
What’s a little bit of mud between friends? Gary, Nathan, Tony and Adrian love getting stuck into volunteering – and it gives them an excuse to get a little bit mucky.
Shoresearch Cymru: Rocky shore surveys
An early couple of surveys, straight after the New Year had begun, certainly blew the cobwebs off! They readied some of our Shoresearch volunteers who came out again to help with our have-a-go…
Big Pool Wood Nature Reserve
A wonderful reed bed and woodland site filled with wildflowers, birdsong and facilities that allow you to get closer to wildlife.
How to make a shrub garden for wildlife
Woody shrubs and climbers provide food for wildlife, including berries, fruits, seeds, nuts leaves and nectar-rich flowers. So why not plant a shrub garden and see who comes to visit?
Shoresearch rocky shore surveys - August 2022
With our shores being busy with tourism and the tides being low early doors and evening, we’ve managed to get some Shoresearch surveys in for August, by heading out early and late. Thanks to keen…
My studio
With her sketchbook, Carol loves to get lost in the detail of the shore’s wildlife, plants, textures and fossils. And she always comes away feeling enriched.
Rhinoceros beetle
The rhinoceros beetle lives up to its name by sporting a distinctive 'horn' on the males' head. This glossy, blue-black beetle can be found in woods, parks and hedgerows, and…
My commute
Richard could stick to the road on his commute, but taking a shortcut through the woods is far more relaxing, even if he does get muddy trousers.
My board meeting
On their boards, Tom and Finn get to rub shoulders with mackerel, eels, crabs, bass, whiting and more. Very soon, they hope to add dolphins to that list too.
Plant trees and hedges
Planting trees or hedges in your garden is great way to help wildlife
Aspen
Aspen is a slender poplar tree that can be spotted on heathland and in woodlands, particularly in Scotland. It displays hanging catkins in spring and its fluttering leaves turn vibrant yellow in…