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
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…
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…
Alun and Chwiler Living Landscape
The Alun and Chwiler Living Landscape scheme aims to create, connect and enhance habitats within the catchments of the Afon Alun and Afon Chwiler, with a focus on woodlands, especially where they can improve water resource management within the respective catchments.
My focus
Sorrel has been birdwatching all of her life with her grandparents. She is passionate about promoting wildlife to children at her school and through her local Wildlife Watch group. She loves the…
Limestone Grassland Community Roots - a new community-powered conservation project in Llanddulas
We're excited to launch a new community-powered conservation project in the Llanddulas area, thanks to almost £50,000 funding from the Welsh Government’s Landfill Disposal Tax Communities…
Art commission celebrates Anglesey Fens at Effaith exhibition launch
A newly commissioned artwork highlighting the heritage and ecological importance of the Anglesey fens has been unveiled as part of Disability Arts Cymru’s ‘Effaith’ exhibition at Galeri,…
Support nature-friendly farming
The new Sustainable Farming Scheme is a once in a lifetime opportunity to put farming in Wales on a sound sustainable footing and address the climate and nature crisis. We need to show the Welsh Government that there is overwhelming public support for nature-friendly farming. Show your support for nature-friendly farming by getting in touch with your Member of the Senedd (MS).
A tribute to Peter Hope Jones
We were sad to hear in mid-July, of the death of one of our Vice Presidents, Peter Hope Jones, aged 85 after a long period of ill health. It marks the loss of someone who quietly made an…
Wales Transport Strategy consultation
The Wales Transport Strategy (WTS) is the Welsh Government's strategic plan for all forms of transport, from now until 2040. However, we are dismayed that it doesn't refer to the Red Route at all. If enough of us lobby for the Red Route to be considered by the WTS, there's a good chance that this damaging road scheme could be stopped. Make your voice heard and submit your response by 25 January - you can use our suggested response below.
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.
Song of the Spinnies - Part 4: The Viley Hide
As the newest addition, many visitors to the Spinnies Aberogwen Nature Reserve might miss this hide as they travel through the nature reserve. But with extremely good lighting for photos and with…