Shoresearch Cymru rocky shore surveys April 2021
In April our Living Seas North Wales team had the chance to fit in a sneaky trip to Porth Nobla near Rhosneigr mid-month, before carrying out a set of surveys across the area at the month end -…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
My outer space
By filming Kimmeridge Bay's underwater wildlife, Andy's on a mission to open our eyes to the magic and diversity that lies hidden just below the surface. He's proud to show how…
New Year's resolution: let's tackle invasive species together!
Here we suggest two easy New Year’s resolutions to help tackle invasive species and protect biodiversity in Wales.
Mountain hare
The mountain hare lives in the Scottish Highlands and the north of England. They are renowned for turning white in winter to match their upland surroundings.
It's grey seal pupping season
Right now grey seals / morloi llwyd (Halichoerus grypus) will be returning to haul out at sites all along our North Wales coasts for the pupping season.
Hornet robberfly
With black-and-yellow markings, the Hornet robberfly looks like its namesake, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it perches in the open, waiting for its…
Get boxing!
What are birds up to at this time of year, and how can we help?
'Our Wild Coast' - The journey comes to an end
After nearly five years of fantastic wild adventures, the Our Wild Coast project draws to a close.
Spiked shieldbug
The spiked shieldbug has fearsome shoulder projections or 'spikes' and a predatory nature. This brown bug feeds on caterpillars and other insects in woodlands and on heathlands.
My new life
Working full time in a windowless room cut Sonja off from the natural world around her; but spending time in wild places has helped her to discover herself since a shock diagnosis two years ago.…
Osprey chicks hatched at Llyn Brenig
Exciting news from our Brenig Osprey Project team as we welcome the arrival of not one, but two chicks!
Shoresearch Cymru rocky shore surveys October 2021
With the nights drawing in, surveying low tide in daylight around North Wales becomes trickier, so we made the most of the large Spring tides earlier in October, before the clocks turned.