Never a dull moment …
Have you been to Spinnies Aberogwen recently? If not, now’s a great time to pay a visit!
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
A flying start
A look back into the story behind the 'mysterious' walled premises at the west end of the shingle ridge and how Captain Vivian Hewitt came to be an important character in the history of…
Razor shell
Their long narrow shells are a common sight on our shores, especially after storms, but the animals themselves live buried in the sand.
Ring-necked parakeet
The bright green ring-necked parakeet is an escapee and our only naturalised parrot; its success is likely due to warmer winters.
Bee wolf
One of our largest and most impressive solitary wasps, the bee wolf digs a nest in sandy spots and hunts honey bees.
Shoresearch rocky shore surveys - March 2023
The lowest Spring tides of the year can reveal areas of the shore very sensitive to footfall. Care was taken as we accessed areas full of worm tubes, anemones, breeding slugs and luscious red…
St Piran’s hermit crab
This stunning hermit crab has only returned to our southern shores in recent years. Let us hope it stays for good this time!
Cowslip
One of our most familiar spring flowers, the cowslip brightens up ancient meadows and woodlands with its egg-yolk-yellow, nodding blooms.
My guitar
Ruaridh loves playing in the woods – here everything can be anything and he can let his imagination run wild.
Gwirfoddoli cadwraeth
Mae gwirfoddolwyr yn chwarae rhan bwysig iawn yn ein helpu ni i warchod bywyd gwyllt ar draws Gogledd Cymru ac mae gennym ni lawer o gyfleoedd i chi gymryd rhan.
Volunteering offers you a unique opportunity to make a real difference, gain new skills and be part of a passionate community of like-minded people.
Volunteering offers you a unique opportunity to make a real difference, gain new skills and be part of a passionate community of like-minded people.
Wild carrot
Wild carrot does, indeed, smell of carrots, but the roots are not like our cultivated, dinnertime favourite. Look for this umbellifer on chalk grasslands and coasts.
Wildlife ponds
A garden pond can provide a home for many species and is one of the best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden