Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
The peppered moth is renowned for its markings that have evolved to camouflage it against lichen in the countryside and soot in the city. It can be seen in gardens, woods and parks, and along…
The angle shades can be well-hidden among the leaf litter - its pinky-brown markings and scalloped wings giving it the perfect camouflage. It is on the wing in gardens, woods and hedgerows from…
With black-and-yellow markings, the Hornet robberfly looks like its namesake, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it perches in the open, waiting for its…
Roedd staff a gwirfoddolwyr Ymddiriedolaeth Natur Gogledd Cymru yn drist iawn o glywed am farwolaeth Simon Smith yn ddiweddar, gwirfoddolwr addfwyn, gofalgar ac ymroddedig a gefnogodd ein gwaith…
Yn ddiweddar, lansiodd menter newydd dan arweiniad Partneriaeth Moroedd ac Arfordiroedd Cymru (CaSP Cymru), y mae Ymddiriedolaeth Natur Gogledd Cymru yn aelod ohoni, ‘Y Môr a Ni’ – fframwaith ar…
The European larch was introduced into the UK from Central Europe in the 17th century. Unusually for a conifer, it is deciduous and displays small, greeny-red cones on brittle twigs.
Our largest shieldbug, the red-and-green hawthorn shieldbug can be seen in gardens, parks and woodlands, feeding on hawthorn, rowan and whitebeam. The adults hibernate over winter.
The markings of the peacock are unmistakeable - big, blue 'eyes' just like a peacock's tail feathers. It can be seen feeding on flowers all year-round during warm spells, and…
The Tawny mining bee is a furry, gingery bee that can often be seen in parks and gardens during the springtime. Look for a volcano-like mound of earth in the lawn that marks the entrance to its…
The rose-red breast, large black cap and thick bill make the bullfinch easy to identify. A plump-looking bird of woodlands, hedgerows and orchards, it also frequents gardens.
