Avocet
A key species in the story of conservation, the avocet represents an amazing recovery of a bird once extinct in the UK. This pied bird, with its distinctive upturned bill, can now be seen on…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Smart souvenir shopping
Bringing a piece of your holiday home is a great way of keeping the memories alive – just make sure it’s wildlife-friendly!
Nature reserve embarks on journey to new name following community-led campaign
Last month, a public consultation was conducted regarding the proposed name change of the North Wales Wildlife Trust nature reserve near Tal y Bont, Bangor—from Spinnies Aberogwen to Llyn Celanedd…
Sandwiches arrive late for Cemlyn’s Picnic!
No matter how well you think you might know a place and its wildlife, there are always surprises! This year, the terns of Cemlyn have really kept us guessing. Alison Brown, Roseate Tern LIFE…
My calendar
Stephen walks around his local patch once or twice a week throughout the year. He looks and listens carefully to discover the wild creatures hidden in the reedbed and surrounding woods.
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My passion
Chris is the Southern Reserves Manager at Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and leads a team of staff, wardens and volunteers in caring for our nature reserves in the South of Nottinghamshire. This…
Cân yr Adar yn Spinnies – Rhan 4: Cuddfan Viley
Fel yr ychwanegiad diweddaraf, efallai y bydd llawer o ymwelwyr â Gwarchodfa Natur Spinnies Aberogwen yn methu’r guddfan yma wrth iddyn nhw deithio drwy’r warchodfa natur. Ond gyda goleuadau…
Peatlands
The UK’s peatland soils store around 3.2 billion tonnes of carbon, but are heavily degraded and release the equivalent of 23 million tonnes of CO2 every year. Restored peatlands can capture more carbon, reduce flooding, clean our water, and allow wildlife to thrive.
Great tit
A familiar garden bird, the great tit can be seen around bird tables and feeders, as well as in woodlands and parks. Listen out for its shrill song that sounds just like a bicycle pump being used…
Black redstart
A rare breeder in the UK, this sooty-coloured bird is as at home on an industrial site as it is on a rocky cliff face.
Pectoral sandpiper
This wading bird is a rare visitor from North America, usually spotted in autumn.
Update on Wylfa
The North Wales Wildlife Trust, along with partners, have been engaging extensively for over 3 years to advocate for better protection measures for the natural environment from the impacts of the proposed Wylfa Newydd (Anglesey) nuclear power station on internationally designated sites, coastal waters and the freshwater environment.