Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
As its name suggests, giant hogweed it a large umbellifer with distinctively ridged, hollow stems. An introduced species, it is an invasive weed of riverbanks, where it prevents native species…
Filled with colour and life in summer, these rare floodplain meadows were once a common sight along the River Dee
There are several species of cucumber spider, recognised by their bright green abdomen.
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…
This species can pack a powerful sting, so be sure not to get too close!
The spotted ray is one of the smallest species of skate, growing to only 80 cm.
A non-native species originating from Asia, the harlequin ladybird is prevalent in towns and gardens.
Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!
This is a predominantly subtidal species but can be found on the lowest parts of a sheltered rocky shore in summer.
As part of our work to tackle invasive species the Wales Resilient Ecological Network (WaREN) teamed up with Stand for Nature Wales at the National Eisteddfod to promote our Ecosystems Invaders…
The cormorant is an excellent fisher. It is most easily spotted when it is perched, stretching its wings out in the sun to dry after a dive. The UK holds internationally important wintering…
