Another amazing year for Our Wild Coast!
Young people can be an inspiration to us all – why not read about what 500 of them have been doing for wildlife over the past three years?
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Bash, roll, or cut it?
Managing bracken in an upland wildflower meadow can be challenging. Rob, the reserve officer responsible, stresses the important reasons for monitoring at Caeau Tan-y-Bwlch nature reserve.
Common earwig
Despite popular belief, and its name (from the Old English for 'ear beetle'), the common earwig will not crawl into your ear while you sleep - it much prefers a nice log or stone pile!…
Kingfisher
Blink and you may miss the fantastic kingfisher! This beautiful bird is easy to recognise thanks to its bright blue and metallic copper colours. It darts along the riverbank or sits patiently on a…
Goldeneye
A medium-sized diving duck, the goldeneye can mainly be spotted in winter when birds fly in from Northern Europe. Conservation efforts have helped small numbers of these birds to nest in Scotland…
Fancy a Challenge?
Some of our staff are trying to go a whole month without single-use plastics. Could you?
Discovering a winter rockpool
At first glance a beach in the middle of winter seems like a bleak, lifeless environment. However, when you look closer you will realise that life still thrives despite freezing air and stormy…
Why have I left a legacy?
After losing her beloved brother David, Kirsty realised how important it is to have a Will. This is her personal story.
Wolf spider
The wolf spider can be found in a wide range of habitats, including the garden. It hunts down its prey, leaping on it just like a wolf. Spiders are beneficial neighbours, helping to manage garden…
Plant trees and hedges
Planting trees or hedges in your garden is great way to help wildlife
Goosander
The streamlined goosander is a handsome bird and a great fisher - its long, serrated bill helps it to catch and hold its slippery fish prey. It nests in riverbank trees, but can be seen on lakes…
Horse-logging at Big Covert Wood
We’ve been helping to restore an ancient woodland in Denbighshire – with the help of some four-legged friends! Jonathan Hulson, Woodlands for Water Project Manager, describes the benefits of horse…