Golden plover
From spring, look out for the beautiful, speckled gold-and-black breeding plumage of the golden plover. It can be found in its upland moorland breeding grounds from May to September, moving to…
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
From spring, look out for the beautiful, speckled gold-and-black breeding plumage of the golden plover. It can be found in its upland moorland breeding grounds from May to September, moving to…
Turn over large stones or paving slabs in the garden and you are likely to find a red ant colony. This medium-sized ant can deliver a painful sting, so be careful! In summer, winged adults swarm…
Despite having the familiar sage-green leaves, Wood sage has very little scent, so is not a good cooking herb. It can be found on acidic soils on sand dunes, heaths and cliffs, and along woodland…
Log piles are perfect hiding places for insects, providing a convenient buffet for frog, birds, and hedgehogs too!
The staff and volunteers of North Wales Wildlife Trust are saddened to learn of the recent passing of North Wales Wildlife Trust President, Dafydd Elis-Thomas. We remember his great contributions…
What do three new burrows, scattered bedding, footprints and signs of recent digging mean – badgers are in residence! Find out how Enfys Ecology helped build a new home for these elusive creatures…
For many birdwatchers, autumn is the most exciting time of year. But what are they so excited about?
Providing expert advice to the North Wales Wildlife Trust (NWWT) on marine issues.
Sarah Callon, Brenig Osprey Project Officer, brings us an exciting update from the shores of Llyn Brenig as the 2025 season begins!
The comma has distinctively ragged wing edges, which help to camouflage it - at rest, it looks just like a dead leaf! It prefers woodland edges, but can be spotted feeding on fallen fruit in…