A collective noun for wardens
In the final of our series of blogs to mark the fiftieth anniversary of Cemlyn as a nature reserve we recall the wardens and volunteers who have played such an important role in protecting the…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Banded demoiselle
The Banded demoiselle can be seen flitting around slow-moving rivers, ponds and lakes. The males are metallic blue, with a distinctive dark band across their wings, and the females are a shiny…
Common green shieldbug
The common shieldbug was once restricted to Southern England, but has since been moving northwards and is now quite widespread. It can be found in all kinds of habitats from gardens to farms.
Common pond skater
The common pond skater can be seen 'skating' over the surface of ponds, lakes, ditches and slow-moving rivers. It is predatory, feeding on small insects by detecting vibrations in the…
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?
My window
Pond dipping provided Nicky with a window to a new world. As Worcestershire Wildlife Trust’s Engagement Officer, she hopes that the thousands of children she shares this window with will be as…
Pignut
Pignut is a small umbellifer, with edible tubers, that is found in woods, hedges and grasslands.
Lesser redpoll
Traditionally a small finch of woodland and scrub, it appears that the lesser redpoll is now moving into our gardens. It has a streaky brown body, red forehead and black bib, and mostly feeds on…
Silverfish
The silverfish is so-named for its fish-like way of moving and its silvery scales. It can be found in the damp corners of the house, such as the kitchen or bathroom. Infestations can cause serious…
Maelgwn Nectar Bar
Volunteers from North Wales Wildlife Trust, in partnership with housing association Cartrefi Conwy, launched the Maelgwn Nectar Bar Project in Llandudno Junction to transform this unloved strip of ground into a haven for wildlife and people.
Coed Cilygroeslwyd Nature Reserve
One of North Wales Wildlife Trust’s first nature reserves, purchased in 1964: home to some genuine rarities and brimming with wildlife.
Endangered Species & Wildlife Conservation
Many endangered species live here, in North Wales. Your local Wildlife Trust helps with wildlife conservation by protecting habitats for local wildlife. Learn how you can help endangered species and your local wildlife with us!