Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Shoresearch Intertidal surveys - Jan 2023
The low tides suited later surveys in January and, although cold, the weather played fair for all three group visits to the shore. We were in for a nice surprise with many lovely finds (more squat…
Discovering a winter rockpool
At first glance a beach in the middle of winter seems like a bleak, lifeless environment. However, when you look closer you will realise that life still thrives despite freezing air and stormy…
Coniferous plantation
Dark and brooding from a distance, the strong geometric lines and monotonous rows of uniformly sized trees can jar the eye and seem devoid of wildlife. But venture within and open ride edges,…
What’s the buzz!
The Asian hornet has yet to be spotted in Wales. Nonetheless, with the increase of activity in England it could be just a matter of time before we get our first sighting in Wales. Gareth Holland-…
Yellowhammer
Like many of our farmland birds, the yellowhammer has declined in number in recent years. Spot this bright yellow bird singing from the top of a bush or fence, or in a mixed-species flock in…
Help save Leadbrook Wood and Meadows – again!
My discovery
Look – a boatman! Keira’s delight in learning about unusual creatures is even more special when she can find them herself.
A potential sting
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…
Turnstones and Tides
Through our youth development activities, North Wales Wildlife Trust are helping to train and empower the next generation of environmental leaders.
Jayke Forshaw has been volunteering for…
My office
Deborah is Ulster Wildlife’s Nature Reserves Officer. Alongside a team of dedicated volunteers, she works to protect our special places to help both wildlife and people thrive.
Plast Off! 2019
Kick-start your New Year by doing something positive for local wildlife! Join us for a very special beach clean on 19 January …