Northern hay meadow
These beautiful, herb-rich meadows are at their best between late-May and mid-July (after which they are cut for hay, weather permitting). Later, after the haycut, pale fields with geometric…
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
These beautiful, herb-rich meadows are at their best between late-May and mid-July (after which they are cut for hay, weather permitting). Later, after the haycut, pale fields with geometric…
The Welsh poppy is a plant of damp and shady places, roadsides and hillsides. It is also a garden escapee. It flowers over summer, attracting nectar-loving insects.
This large shieldbug lives up to its name, bristling with long pale hairs. It's a common sight in parks, hedgerows and woodland edges in much of the UK.
This streaky brown bird is a summer visitor to Britain, favouring open woodlands in the north and west.
North Wales Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers were deeply saddened to hear of the recent passing of Simon Smith, a gentle, caring and committed volunteer who supported our work in north east…
Hedges provide important shelter and protection for wildlife, particularly nesting birds and hibernating insects.
The Wales Resilient Ecological Network (WaREN) project is excited to feedback the results of our survey, where we asked stakeholder groups throughout Wales how they tackle invasive species and…
When spotting the pintail in winter, look out for the fabulous, long tail feathers that characterise it. This dabbling duck feeds at the water's surface, rather than diving for food.
The Wildlife Trusts in Wales highly commend the Welsh Government’s decision to officially recognise European beavers (Castor fiber) as a native species and for them to become a protected species…
This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.