My thermostat
As the Chat Moss Project Officer for Lancashire Wildlife Trust, Elspeth is helping to restore the wild peatland landscape that has been drained for over 200 years. The area lies within five miles…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Spiral wrack
This brown seaweed lives high up on rocky shores, just below the high water mark. Its blades are usually twisted, giving it the name Spiral Wrack.
Purple laver
This purply-brown seaweed is a common feature on our rocky shores and on our dinner plates.
Trialling a chemical-free method to eradicate Japanese knotweed
As part of the Wales Resilient Ecological Network Project (WaREN), we recently initiated a trial for a new approach to the eradication of Japanese knotweed in Wales. The trial took place over five…
My outer space
By filming Kimmeridge Bay's underwater wildlife, Andy's on a mission to open our eyes to the magic and diversity that lies hidden just below the surface. He's proud to show how…
2024 Osprey Season Summary at Llyn Brenig
Sarah Callon, Brenig Osprey Project officer looks back at the 2024 Osprey Season at Llyn Brenig.
Shoresearch rocky shore survey - October 2022
October saw us out on shore together in three group surveys, attending a rafting bivalves workshop with Anna Holmes from the National Museum of Wales and doing our own self-led Timed Species…
Golden eagle
The enigmatic golden eagle disappeared from England and Wales in the 19th century due to severe persecution. Scottish birds suffered from the use of pesticides in the 20th century. Luckily, golden…
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.
Help wildlife in the cold
The colder months can be a tough time for wildlife, food is scarce and hibernators are looking for shelter. That's why we’ve put together our top tips for maintaining your garden for wildlife…
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…
Care-Peat: Restoring the carbon storage capacity of peatlands
Peatlands are not only habitats with a highly specialised flora and fauna, they also play an important role in global climate regulation. At Cors y Sarnau Nature Reserve new project officer Richard Cutts is working with international partners to improve our understanding of the processes involved, restore peatland and how our work can contribute to the Widlife Trusts' 30 by 30 campaign.