Black-throated diver
The streamlined black-throated diver is a superb swimmer and diver, but not so graceful on land! During the summer, the distinctive black patch on its throat appears, heralding the breeding season…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Creeping bent
As its name suggests, creeping bent runs along the ground before it bends and grows upright. It is a common grass of arable land, waste ground and grasslands.
Yorkshire-fog
The soft, downy look of Yorkshire-fog makes it an attractive plant, even if it is considered a weed of cultivated land! It is also attractive to the caterpillars of the Small Skipper butterfly as…
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…
The secret world of fungi
What do you think of when you hear the word fungi? For some thoughts might turn to mouth-watering mushrooms, carefully foraged from a supermarket shelf. For others it might conjure images of fairy…
Shoresearch - Intertidal Citizen Science Surveys
Running across the UK, the Shoresearch set of surveys is The Wildlife Trusts' Citizen Science study of that space revealed each day by the outgoing tides.
Arrowhead
Arrowhead is an aquatic plant of shallow water and slow-moving waterways. In bloom over summer, it displays small, white flowers, but it is the arrow-shaped leaves that are most distinctive.
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…
My contribution
Penny loves spending time in her garden, creating a beautiful space that both wildlife and people can enjoy.
Community Hub
Helping you to help nature in your neighbourhood. The Wildlife Trusts' Community Hub offers the advice and support you need to get started.
How Gifts in Wills Help
Every gift in every Will makes a difference - here are some of the ways gifts in Wills have been helping wildlife in North Wales.
After the great harvest
The flowers may be fading, but there’s plenty of life in your garden yet!