Woodlark
The secretive woodlark can be hard to spot. It nests on the ground on our southern heathlands and uses scattered trees and woodland edges for lookout posts.
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Seals in North Wales
Here you will find information about seals in North Wales, interesting facts about the incredible marine mammals, how to watch seals to ensure that you keep yourself and the animals safe. Information with regard to seal disturbance and where to report incidences of disturbance, what to do if you come across and injured, sick or abandoned seal.
Landing page BPW and Spinnies
Visit two of our beautiful reserves, havens for wildlife and for you.
Sea slater
These little critters are related to the woodlice you find in your garden and play a very important role on rocky shores.
Grayling
The grayling is one of our largest brown butterflies and a master of disguise - its cryptic colouring helps to camouflage it against bare earth and stones in its coastal habitats and on inland…
Gwarchodfa Natur Big Pool Wood
Corslwyn ryfeddol a choetir yn llawn blodau gwyllt, cân adar a chyfleusterau sy’n rhoi cyfle i chi fynd yn nes at natur.
Bank vole
The chestnut-brown bank vole is our smallest vole and can be found in hedgerows, woodlands, parks and gardens. It is ideal prey for owls, weasels and kestrels.
Goldcrest
A king among birds, the goldcrest displays a beautiful golden crown. Our smallest bird, it can be spotted in conifer woodlands and parks across the UK.
Pink sea fan
Did you know we have colourful corals in UK seas? Pink sea fans are a type of horny coral - related to the sea fans found in the tropics. Don't be fooled by their name though, pink sea fans…
The drinker
This large, fluffy-looking moth is on the wing in July and August, but you might spot a caterpillar at almost any time of year.
Rock pipit
A common and stocky bird of our rocky coasts, the rock pipit can nearly always be seen close to the sea. It is a bit smaller than a starling.
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.