'Have-a-go' volunteer intertidal surveys
Have a go at surveying the rocky shores of North Wales! Join us to explore the coast, discover local marine life, and help collect valuable data for conservation.
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
'Have-a-go' volunteer intertidal surveys
Have a go at surveying the rocky shores of North Wales! Join us to explore the coast, discover local marine life, and help collect valuable data for conservation.
Downlooker snipefly
The Downlooker snipefly gets its name from its habit of sitting on posts or sunny trees with its head facing down to the ground, waiting for passing prey. It prefers grassland, scrub and woodland…
What’s the buzz!
The Asian hornet has yet to be spotted in Wales. Nonetheless, with the increase of activity in England it could be just a matter of time before we get our first sighting in Wales. Gareth Holland-…
Common pipistrelle
The common pipistrelle is so small, it can fit into a matchbox! Despite its size, it can easily eat 3,000 insects a night: look for it flitting around the garden or a lit lamp post as it chases…
Our work in the wider landscape
Nature reserves alone are not enough to support precious wildlife across North Wales. To enable wildlife to thrive we need to create more space that is better managed and well connected, with opportunities for people to connect with nature. As well as delivering projects in the wider landscape we also undertake development control activities to help ensure that building developments do not significantly threaten biodiversity. We also advocate for government policies that support nature recovery, and undertake proactive species-focused work – locally and nationally.
Our work in communities
We work with communities across the region to improve shared spaces for wildlife and bring people closer to nature.
Little owl
Introduced into the UK in the 19th century, the diminutive little owl can now be seen along hedgerows, on farmland and in parkland across England and Wales. It often perches on a pole or rock,…
Raft spider
The chocolate-brown raft spider inhabits bogs and ponds. It can be spotted sitting near the water, its legs touching the surface. When it feels the vibrations of potential prey, it rushes out to…
Beach clean at West Shore
Winter storms wash up heaps of rubbish – join us to clean the shore and protect local wildlife.
Winter beach clean
Winter storms wash up heaps of rubbish – join us to clean the shore and protect local wildlife
The brilliance and benefits of trees and hedges
Anna Williams, Education and Community Officer, writes about the beauty of trees and hedges and encourages us to plant and grow our own in order to support the wildlife and natural world we love…