Erlas Black Wood, an ancient woodland in an urban heartland
The Wrexham Industrial Estate Living Landscape project brings you news of our plans to open up a woodland sitting right in the middle of the estate, but one which very few have explored.
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Hobby
Look out for the swift-like shape of the hobby as it darts over heathlands and wetlands in summer. They are keen hunters, chasing and catching fast-flying dragonflies and small birds on the wing…
Jay
The jay is a colourful member of the crow family, with brilliant blue wing patches. It is famous for searching out acorns in autumnal woodlands and parks, often storing them for the winter ahead…
Yellow wagtail
The yellow wagtail can be spotted running about, chasing insects on lowland damp marshes and meadows during summer. As its name suggests, it does wag its tail!
Our projects
North Wales Wildlife Trust runs many exciting projects across North Wales for people and wildlife.
My dog
Jamie fell in love with wildlife taking his dog for walks at Attenborough Nature Reserve as a young boy to keep him occupied. Now he is inspiring the next generation working with the Keeping It…
Wilder Bangor
The Wilder Bangor project is about making nature more accessible, inclusive and relevant, recognising that everyone should feel able to enjoy and benefit from Bangor’s green and blue spaces.
Primrose
In mild years, the spring-flowering primrose can appear as early as December. Look out for its pretty, creamy-yellow flowers in woodlands and grasslands.
What's in a name?
Back in February (yes, we know it’s September now, but good things take time), the Corsydd Calon Môn team hosted two brilliant community events in collaboration with Dr James January-McCann and…
How to attract moths and bats to your garden
Plant flowers that release their scent in the evening to attract moths and, ultimately, bats looking for an insect-meal into your garden.
Common pond skater
The common pond skater can be seen 'skating' over the surface of ponds, lakes, ditches and slow-moving rivers. It is predatory, feeding on small insects by detecting vibrations in the…
Common sunstar
This large starfish looks just like the sun, with 10-12 arms spreading outwards like rays.