Early gentian
The early gentian is a rare plant that is only found in the UK. It likes sunny, lowland chalk grasslands, its purple, trumpet-shaped flowers blooming in May and June.
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Green-winged orchid
A short, but pretty plant of unimproved grasslands, the Green-winged orchid gets its name from the green veins in the 'hood' of its flowers. Look for it in May and June.
30 Diwrnod Gwyllt i 365 Diwrnod Gwyllt!
We hope that you had a fantastic time during June, taking part in 30 Days Wild with North Wales Wildlife Trust. 30 Days Wild may be over, but hopefully your wild month has inspired you to get outdoors as much as you can throughout the year.
Red admiral
The red admiral is an unmistakable garden visitor. This black-and-red beauty may be seen feeding on flowers on warm days all year-round. Adults are mostly migrants, but some do hibernate here.
Yew
The Yew is a well-known tree of churchyards, but also grows wild on chalky soils. Yew trees can live for hundreds of years, turning into a maze of hollow wood and fallen trunks beneath dense…
Small tortoiseshell
The pretty small tortoiseshell is a familiar garden visitor that can be seen feeding on flowers all year-round during warm spells. Overwintering adults may find resting spots in sheds, garages or…
Gloÿnnod byw y coetir
Some searching may be needed for these specialists, but the reward makes the effort worthwhile!
Oyster
Native oysters are a staple of our seas and our plates - but our love of their taste has lead to a sharp decline all around the UK.
Blogs
No matter what your interest, whether it be farming, gardening or marine life, we have a blog for you! All our blogs are written by people with a passion for nature.
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.
Woodland butterflies
Some searching may be needed for these specialists, but the reward makes the effort worthwhile!
A moment of calm at Brenig Osprey Project
Mick Stokes, Lead Volunteer at the Brenig Osprey Project, updates us on the latest activity during what's shaping up to be a very busy breeding season!