My bigger picture
Acclaimed underwater photographer Paul Naylor has been diving and capturing images of life in the waters around the British coast for years, with over 2,000 dives to his name. He knows the impact…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Turnstones and Tides
Through our youth development activities, North Wales Wildlife Trust are helping to train and empower the next generation of environmental leaders.
Jayke Forshaw has been volunteering for…
Introducing Sam!
Digital Communications and Marketing intern Sam shares his experiences with nature and wildlife in North Wales and how the outdoors has helped his own mental health.
Go Wild @ West Shore on Bank Holiday Monday!
Join us for an action-packed fun day for all! Lots of activities to enjoy - art and craft, face-painting, games, nature hunt, wildlife quiz and bird and bug box making.
Hobby
Look out for the swift-like shape of the hobby as it darts over heathlands and wetlands in summer. They are keen hunters, chasing and catching fast-flying dragonflies and small birds on the wing…
Getting to know our hibernating mammals
As the days get colder, wildlife species are building up fat reserves and getting ready for winter. But did you know there are only three mammals in the UK that truly hibernate?
Rhiwledyn Ramble
Join a relaxed walk around Rhiwledyn’s limestone headland. Discover the plants, insects and birds that thrive here.
Common sexton beetle
The Common sexton beetle is one of several burying beetle species in the UK. An undertaker of the animal world, it buries dead animals like mice and birds, and feeds and breeds on the corpses.
Goldfinch
The striking red crown, golden back, and bright yellow wings of the goldfinch make it one of our prettiest garden birds. It happily visits birdtables and feeders across the UK.
Corn bunting
Like many of our farmland birds, the corn bunting has declined in number in recent years. Spot this streaky brown, thick-billed bird singing from a wire or post - it sounds just like a set of…
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…
Spinnies Aberogwen Nature Reserve
A fantastic place to get close to wildlife, where bird hides give you the chance to really spend time with the reserve’s residents. There’s never a dull moment!