Notch-horned cleg-fly (horse fly)
The notch-horned cleg-fly isa horse fly dark grey in colour, with grey-brown mottled wings and intricately striped, iridescent eyes. There are 30 species of horse-fly in the UK; this is one of the…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Limestone pavement
Slabs of smooth grey rock, incised with deep fissures and patterned with swirling hollows and runnels sculpted by thousands of years of rainwater, form an unlikely wildlife habitat. Look a little…
Fireworks anemone
This rare anemone lives up to its name with a spectacular display of long, white tentacles.
Fries's goby
This shy fish lives in burrows in muddy seafloors, sometimes sharing them with nephrops.
Sand hopper
Sand Hoppers really live up to their name, jumping high into the air when disturbed.
Rock pipit
A common and stocky bird of our rocky coasts, the rock pipit can nearly always be seen close to the sea. It is a bit smaller than a starling.
Atlantic hazel wood
Ancient places with a magical feel, these are the Celtic rainforests of the rocky western coasts. Only found close to the sea, abundant rainfall and sea mists keep them moist - ideal for the…
My connection
Norman has a strong connection to the land, having farmed in the local area for sixty years, and has watched the natural habitats evolve. Most of all he likes being outside in the fresh air, as it…
North Wales Wildlife Trust turns to full fibre to protect our wildlife
Having ultrafast full fibre broadband at our East office (Aberduna Nature Reserve) has revolutionised the way that North Wales Wildlife Trust works.
Towns and gardens
The green spaces of our towns and gardens bring nature into our daily lives, brightening our mornings with birdsong and the busy buzzing of bees. Together, the UK's gardens are larger than…
Flat periwinkle
These little sea snails are found amongst the seaweed on rocky shores around much of the UK. They come in lots of different colours, from bright yellow to chequered brown!
NWWT Strategy 2030 Bringing Nature Back
We need to restore nature at a global scale, on land and at sea. And it needs to happen now. Our Strategy 2030 'Bringing Nature Back' provides the high-level framework of how we intend to go about it.