Shoresearch Cymru rocky shore surveys November 2021
Now we’re properly into winter, we’re expecting to see less living on shore, especially in terms of some algae. This month we tried a different approach with our volunteers and were rewarded…
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Now we’re properly into winter, we’re expecting to see less living on shore, especially in terms of some algae. This month we tried a different approach with our volunteers and were rewarded…
Look out for this weevil on oak trees, where females lay their eggs inside acorns.
One of our largest soldier beetles, often found on flowers where they hunt other insects.
Also known as the flat topshell, these are one of the most common and colourful sea snails you are likely to see when out on a rockpool safari!
Look out for the distinctive white beak that gives this energetic dolphin its name. Don’t be surprised to see them breach and bowride too!
Delve into the secret world of the Celtic rainforest, where vitally important ancient woodlands are the refuge for many internationally rare plants and lichens.
Once-in-a-lifetime Sustainable Farm Scheme offers hope for future, say Wildlife Trusts Wales
This beautiful beetle is fond of damp meadows and woodland rides, where it's often found on umbellifers or thistles.
Skip the town beach and find an untamed shore to explore. Wild sand and shingle beaches are great places to see the variety of natural habitats and the amazing force of the elements that help…
When spotting the pintail in winter, look out for the fabulous, long tail feathers that characterise it. This dabbling duck feeds at the water's surface, rather than diving for food.
Recently the Wales Resilient Ecological Network South and mid-Wales project officer, Jess Minett, visited Kenfig National Nature Reserve, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in…