Rare insect thought extinct in Britain discovered at Cors Goch Nature Reserve, Anglesey
A rare species of insect believed to have been extinct in Britain since 2016 has been rediscovered at our Cors Goch Nature Reserve on Anglesey, North Wales.
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Long-tailed tit
Living up to its name, the long-tailed tit can be easily recognised by its long tail. It is a small, pretty, pink, black and white bird that can be seen in woodlands, gardens and parks.
A summer of fieldwork, bracken, buddleja, snakes, slow worms and lizards!
In his second blog post, our student placement Lewis writes about the work he’s been involved with in North Wales this summer.
Alder fly
The Alder fly is a blackish invertebrate, with delicately veined wings that it folds over its body like a tent. It can be found near ponds and slow-flowing rivers; the larvae living in the silt at…
My world
I'm Gemma, the Marine Conservation Apprentice at Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Originally from the Channel Islands, I've grown up stumbling over the rocky shore and snorkelling over hazy…
Y Môr a Ni: Ocean Literacy for Wales
Y Môr a Ni: Ocean Literacy for Wales 2025, spreading awareness of our impact on our seas and coast, and its impact on us across North Wales.
Robin's pincushion
Living up to its name, the Robin's pincushion is a red, round, hairy growth that can be seen on wild roses. It is caused by the larvae of a tiny gall wasp that feeds on the host plant, but…
Footballers, batmen and heroes
Find out all about hoverflies with insect expert Vicki Hird MSc FRES, in this fascinating blog from our friends at The Wildlife Trusts.
How to use less plastic
Plastic waste and its damaging effect on our seas and natural world has been big news recently. Here's what you can you do about it.
Gwyllt am yr Wyddgrug
There is an abundance of wildlife in Mold and the local area, however these plants and animals are at risk of declining, through a lack of connectivity between habitats and of people to wildlife. Our Wild About Mold project is offering opportunities to help, and become more connected to wildlife - why not get involved!
Sand lizard
The sand lizard is extremely rare due to the loss of its sandy heath and dune habitats. Reintroduction programmes have helped establish new populations.
Adfer Glaswelltiroedd Calchfaen
Ymunwch ag Ymddiriedolaeth Natur Gogledd Cymru a gwarchod ein cynefinoedd sydd dan fygythiad rhag rhywogaethau estron ymledol. Dewch yn wirfoddolwr, cofrestrwch ar gyfer y cynllun cyfnewid planhigion a helpwch i fynd i'r afael â chreigafal ymledol gyda'r Prosiect Adfer Glaswelltiroedd Calchfaen - gan helpu i warchod ein glaswelltiroedd calchfaen ar gyfer y dyfodol.