Tawny mining bee
The tawny mining bee is a furry, gingery bee that can often be seen in parks and gardens during the springtime. Look for a volcano-like mound of earth in the lawn that marks the entrance to its…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Great spider crab
Despite its name, the great spider crab is actually smaller than the more common European spider crab.
Biogenic reefs
Hard structures created by living creatures, biogenic reefs provide a home for a variety of marine life.
Great diving beetle
The great diving beetle is a large and voracious predator of ponds and slow-moving waterways. Blackish-green in colour, it can be spotted coming to the surface to replenish the air supply it…
Spring in the sea
Nia Jones (Marine Manager) describes some of the events in a typical marine spring. At this time of year a number of creatures are breeding, ready to release eggs and larvae in time for the…
Lion's mane jellyfish
The long mane of tentacles that stream out from the lion's mane jellyfish is stunning… literally! Look but don't touch when it comes to these jellyfish - they give a powerful sting.
King diving beetle
Britain's largest 'diving beetle' is an impressive creature, though it's not easy to find.
The Sea and Me!
Have you got a great story about our seas and their wonderful wildlife?
Saving Our Grasslands
Save our limestone grasslands from the invasion of cotoneaster by signing up to the Plant Swap Scheme and receive a £10 National Garden Gift Voucher. Help protect our local wildlife by reducing…
Ashy mining bee
This black and grey solitary bee takes to the wing in spring, when it can be seen buzzing around burrows in open ground.
What's On
Find your local Wildlife Trust event and get stuck in to wild activities, talks, walks and much more.
Siwrneiau anhygoel
Explore the incredible journeys of animals living in our seas and around our coasts. From molluscs battling across rockpools, to Arctic terns soaring from pole to pole and eels and salmon travelling from rivers to the open ocean, nature is full of amazing journeys.