Shoresearch Cymru rocky shore surveys June 2021
In June we visited a couple of areas of shore which are not within a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) covering the intertidal area, but which are part of wider areas of protection.
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Shoresearch Cymru rocky shore surveys October 2021
With the nights drawing in, surveying low tide in daylight around North Wales becomes trickier, so we made the most of the large Spring tides earlier in October, before the clocks turned.
Llyn Celanedd Nature Reserve
A fantastic place to get close to wildlife, where bird hides give you the chance to really spend time with the reserve’s residents. There’s never a dull moment!
Brent goose
The brent goose flies to the UK for the milder winter. Two populations arrive: those with dark bellies can be found around Eastern England; while those with pale bellies can be found in the North…
New neighbours for Gors Maen Llwyd!
Our Gors Maen Llwyd Nature Reserve, on the shores of Llyn Brenig, has some exciting new neighbours... a pair of ospreys have nested on a specially built platform in the lake and are the first…
Muntjac deer
The muntjac deer was introduced into the UK from China in the 20th century. It has gained a stronghold in southeast England, where it can cause damage to our woods through browsing.
English elm
Due to the devastating effects of Dutch elm disease in the 20th century, the English elm is rarely found as large tree, but is more common as a shrub along hedgerows, or sometimes in woodlands.…
Wych elm
Due to the devastating effects of Dutch elm disease in the 20th century, wych elm is rarely found as a large tree, but is more common as a shrub along hedgerows and streams, and in upland areas.…
Golden eagle
The enigmatic golden eagle disappeared from England and Wales in the 19th century due to severe persecution. Scottish birds suffered from the use of pesticides in the 20th century. Luckily, golden…
Adferwyd yr enw hanesyddol Cymraeg ‘Llyn Celanedd’ i Warchodfa Natur Ymddiriedolaeth Natur Gogledd Cymru
Ar ôl ymgynghoriad cyhoeddus diweddar, mae Ymddiriedolaeth Natur Gogledd Cymru wedi penderfynu defnyddio'r enw hanesyddol 'Llyn Celanedd' yn hytrach na'r enw mwy diweddar ‘…
The drinker
This large, fluffy-looking moth is on the wing in July and August, but you might spot a caterpillar at almost any time of year.
Historic Welsh name ‘Llyn Celanedd’ restored to North Wales Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve
Following a recent public consultation, North Wales Wildlife Trust have decided to use the historic name 'Llyn Celanedd' instead of the more recent ‘Spinnies Aberogwen' for our much…