Cucumber spider
There are several species of cucumber spider, recognised by their bright green abdomen.
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Have-a-go intertidal survey
Have a go at surveying the rocky shores of North Wales! Join us to explore the coast, discover local marine life, and collect valuable data
Calaminarian grassland
This is a strange, sparse habitat of grassland growing on old mining tracks and slag heaps, on river gravels and naturally exposed metal-rich soils in the mountains. Only the toughest metal-loving…
Grey seal
These large seals can often be seen bobbing in the sea or lying on beaches waiting for their food to go down.
Sandwich tern
Found around our coasts during the breeding season, the large Sandwich tern can be spotted diving into the sea for fish such as sandeels. It nests in colonies on sand and shingle beaches, and…
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…
Osprey season in full swing at Llyn Brenig
Sophia Evans, Lead Volunteer at the Brenig Osprey Project, brings us news from the shores of Llyn Brenig - where our ospreys have returned for the summer breeding season.
Our work in the wider landscape
Nature reserves alone are not enough to support precious wildlife across North Wales. To enable wildlife to thrive we need to create more space that is better managed and well connected, with opportunities for people to connect with nature. As well as delivering projects in the wider landscape we also undertake development control activities to help ensure that building developments do not significantly threaten biodiversity. We also advocate for government policies that support nature recovery, and undertake proactive species-focused work – locally and nationally.
They're off! The Llyn Brenig ospreys have left after another successful season
Trish Styles, Lead Volunteer at the Brenig Osprey Project reports from the shore of the lake, where our 2026 osprey family have departed after another successful season
Tyfu Môn arrives in Menai Bridge!
This summer sees the launch of our brand new community project – delivered and created by young people – to combat the decline of our native UK wildflowers.
Water spider
There are several species of spider that live in our wetlands, but the water spider is the only one that spends its life under the water. In its pond habitats, it looks silvery because of the air…
Mauve stinger
This species can pack a powerful sting, so be sure not to get too close!