Moorhen
A familiar black bird of our lakes, ponds and rivers, the moorhen is widespread; look out for its large and untidy-looking nest on the water in spring. It can be distinguished from the similar…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Silverfish
The silverfish is so-named for its fish-like way of moving and its silvery scales. It can be found in the damp corners of the house, such as the kitchen or bathroom. Infestations can cause serious…
Volunteer of the Year awards
Three cheers for our volunteers! Every year we pay tribute to volunteers who have made a particularly outstanding contribution to our work. We’re incredibly grateful to all of our volunteers – we only wish we could single everyone out for individual mention!
Acorn barnacle
Barnacles are so common on our rocky shores that you've probably never really noticed them. They're the little grey bumps covering the rocks that hurt your feet when you're…
Make your own wildflower meadow
Natural wildflower meadows are one of the rarest habitats in the UK and we have lost 97% of our wild flower meadows since the 1930s. The North Wales Wildlife has got lots of ideas for you to help bring nature back!
Ocean Rescue Champions
Our work with Anglesey's budding young marine conservationists
Greylag goose
The greylag goose can be easily spotted around parks, gravel pits and river valleys, but these populations tend to be semi-tame, having been reintroduced. Truly wild populations can be found in…
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…
A collective noun for wardens
In the final of our series of blogs to mark the fiftieth anniversary of Cemlyn as a nature reserve we recall the wardens and volunteers who have played such an important role in protecting the…
Caledonian forest
Caledonian forest forms an integral part of some of our wildest landscapes - extensive pine forests merge with heathlands, wetlands and montane habitats and create areas large enough for wildcat,…
Warty venus
This bumpy shell lives up to its name and lives partly buried in the seabed along the west coast of Great Britain.
Sponsor a species
Our species sponsorships make the perfect gift for nature lovers starting at just £10.00
Include personalised adoption certificate, species or reserve fact sheet and a gift. Every sponsorship helps us to conserve North Wales's wildlife!
Include personalised adoption certificate, species or reserve fact sheet and a gift. Every sponsorship helps us to conserve North Wales's wildlife!