Lobster
A well known inhabitant of UK seas, common lobsters can reach up to 60cm in length.
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Short-snouted seahorse
One of 2 seahorses found in UK seas, short snouted seahorses are recognisable by their shorter snout - surprisingly enough!
Bryn Ifan - One year on
Project Officer, Dafydd Thomas, looks back on the first year at Bryn Ifan and considers our next steps.
More osprey arrivals at Llyn Brenig
Sophia Evans, Lead Volunteer at the Brenig Osprey Project, brings us up to date with the latest comings and goings at Llyn Brenig.
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!
Violet coral
The branching, finger-like projections of this fungus give it the appearance of an underwater coral. Its striking colour and form make it easy to spot, but it is scarce in the UK.
Hornet mimic hoverfly
With black-and-yellow markings, the hornet mimic hoverfly looks like its namesake, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it searches for nectar.
Sunfish
The ocean sunfish is the second largest bony fish on the planet and visits UK seas during the summer months to feast on jellyfish.
Humpback whale
The humpback whale is making a comeback, with more and more individuals being seen in UK seas every year. They are well known for their acrobatic behaviour - so don't be surprised to see them…
A long-awaited arrival
Sarah Callon, Brenig Osprey Project Officer, brings us an exciting update from the shores of Llyn Brenig as the 2025 season begins!
Spiked shieldbug
The spiked shieldbug has fearsome shoulder projections or 'spikes' and a predatory nature. This brown bug feeds on caterpillars and other insects in woodlands and on heathlands.
The UK Government has launched an attack on nature - tearing up the most fundamental legal protections our remaining wildlife has
The largest threat to nature in a generation is happening before our very own eyes, with UK government planning to scrap all EU laws relating to the legal protections of our natural spaces. We…