Shoresearch intertidal surveys - Feb 2023
We began the month with our Have-a-go sessions, each of them very well supported by our building band of Shoresearchers. Thank you, all. The month ended with the three group surveys and a training…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Beyond the Boundary – an exhibition exploring the history of invasive species
Find out more about invasive plants through the lens of history, conservation and art in our Beyond the Boundary exhibition.
Cychwyn cadarn
Golwg yn ôl i mewn i'r adeilad muriog 'dirgel' ym mhen gorllewinol y grib graean a sut y daeth y Capten Vivian Hewitt i fod yn gymeriad pwysig yn hanes Cemlyn a'r ardal gyfagos…
Death's-head hawk-moth
This unmistakeable moth, famous for its skull-shaped marking, is a rare visitor to the UK.
My discovery
Look – a boatman! Keira’s delight in learning about unusual creatures is even more special when she can find them herself.
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.
Long-tailed duck
This dainty seaduck is a winter visitor to our coasts, particularly in northern and eastern Scotland.
Sustainable Farming Scheme needs to do more for climate and nature
Today, Monday 25 November, the Welsh Government announces a revised version of the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) following months of negotiations.
My legacy
Aidan is passionate about this wetland oasis which he helped safeguard from development in the 80s. It’s his childhood playground, where he spent many happy days of discovery. Now, he loves…
My focus
Sorrel has been birdwatching all of her life with her grandparents. She is passionate about promoting wildlife to children at her school and through her local Wildlife Watch group. She loves the…
Helping hedgehogs
In just the last 10 years, hedgehog numbers have fallen by 30%, and there are now thought to be fewer than one million left in the UK. So we need your help - make your garden a hedgehog haven.
Water rail
From grunts and groans, to 'purring' and 'piglet squealing', the water rail is more often heard than it is seen! This shy bird lives in reedbeds and wetlands, hiding among the…