My haven
I was privileged to be able to be a volunteer at the start of the Skylarks project. It was my way of “pay back” for all the time I had used Skylarks Nature Reserve before Nottinghamshire Wildlife…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Wigeon
The wigeon is a colourful duck that can often be spotted wheeling round our winter skies in large flocks. A dabbling duck, it surface-feeds on plants and seeds in shallow waters.
Introducing Sam!
Digital Communications and Marketing intern Sam shares his experiences with nature and wildlife in North Wales and how the outdoors has helped his own mental health.
Lesser water boatman
Similar to the common backswimmer, the lesser water boatman has oar-like legs to help it swim, but it does not swim upside-down. It is herbivorous and can be found at the surface of ponds, lakes…
Rowan
Often a lone figure on a windswept mountainside or heath, the rowan tree can stand for up to 200 years. It is well known for its masses of red berries that attract all kinds of birds, including…
Celebrating wetlands – where land meets water
Ali Morse, our Water Policy Manager at the The Wildlife Trusts, explores the importance of wetlands, with a focus on the benefits they bring to us, as well as wildlife – flood prevention, carbon…
Community Hub
Helping you to help nature in your neighbourhood. The Wildlife Trusts' Community Hub offers the advice and support you need to get started.
From Commonwealth Games to conservation - finding purpose beyond sport
Volunteer reserves placement, Rachel Johncock, tells the fascinating story of her journey from an international sporting career to volunteering with North Wales Wildlife Trust, and a career in…
Chick ringing at Brenig Osprey Project
Big news from the Brenig Osprey Project. Our 2026 osprey chicks are ringed and ready to go!
My research
Throughout my internship, I am contributing to marine conservation by assisting with marine mammal research in Cardigan Bay, collecting data on marine mammals from land and boat-based surveys, and…
Harvest mouse
The harvest mouse is tiny - an adult can weigh as little as a 2p piece! It prefers habitats with long grass, but you are most likely to spot its round, woven-grass nests.
Erlas Black Wood, an ancient woodland in an urban heartland
The Wrexham Industrial Estate Living Landscape project brings you news of our plans to open up a woodland sitting right in the middle of the estate, but one which very few have explored.