Songs of the Spinnies - Part 3: The Kingfisher Hide
The Spinnies Aberogwen's Kingfisher Hide is the best place to see and listen to the kingfisher. But what other birds can you see and listen to here? In Part 3 of our series 'Song of the…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Bryn Ifan: an end of year summary
During our recent AGM, I had the opportunity to discuss some of the work we’ve been doing at Bryn Ifan. Quite a few people asked about my blog, and so my new year resolution will be to update on…
Pond patrol
Discover some of the special species living in a garden pond, with entomologist Ben Keywood.
Crested dog's-tail
Growing in tufts, Crested dog's-tail is a stiff-looking grass, with a tightly packed, rectangular flower spike. Look for it in lowland meadows and grasslands.
Slavonian grebe
The rare Slavonian grebe is an attractive diving bird with distinctive, golden ear tufts that give rise to its American name - 'horned grebe'.
Marchwiel Marsh is restored!
Earlier in 2020 the Wrexham Industrial Estate Living Landscape project transformed a marsh that had dried up at Marchwiel, on the outskirts of the estate.
Songs of the Spinnies - Part 1: The Main Hide
Often referred to as the Sea Hide, the Main Hide offers two stunning views ... one of which lets you see the entirety of the River Ogwen and the other a view of the lagoons. In Part 1 of this…
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…
Grey seal
These large seals can often be seen bobbing in the sea or lying on beaches waiting for their food to go down.
Songs of the Spinnies - Part 2: The Main Hide
Often referred to as the Sea Hide, the Main Hide offers two stunning views ... one of which lets you see the entirety of the River Ogwen and the other a view of the lagoons. In Part 2 of this…
Cemlyn Bay: a summer of arrival, noise and renewal
The wardening season at Cemlyn Bay began with the arrival of Kathleen and Jordan, our two Tern Wardens, eager to immerse themselves in one of North Wales’ most dynamic coastal ecosystems. Here…
Winter walks and wildlife wonders
Hannah Everett, one of our conservation interns, takes us on a journey through some North Wales Wildlife Trust nature reserves and the activities she has undertaken on site to help protect our…