Harlequin ladybird
A non-native species originating from Asia, the harlequin ladybird is prevalent in towns and gardens.
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Rosemary beetle
This beautiful beetle only arrived in the UK in 1960s but is now a common sight on garden herbs.
My family history
Whilst researching his family history, Vic found that many of his ancestors were connected to wild places as gamekeepers, shepherds, millers, gardeners or agricultural labourers. His lifelong love…
Rose chafer
The rose chafer can be spotted on garden flowers, as well as in grassland, woodland edges and scrub.
Little owl
Introduced into the UK in the 19th century, the diminutive little owl can now be seen along hedgerows, on farmland and in parkland across England and Wales. It often perches on a pole or rock,…
Machair
A rare habitat remarkable for its colourful diversity of wildflowers and abundant birdlife, machair grassland is a feast for the ears and eyes.
Large white
The large white is a common garden visitor - look out for its brilliant white wings, tipped with black.
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…
Sea slater
These little critters are related to the woodlice you find in your garden and play a very important role on rocky shores.
Songs of the Spinnies - Part 3: The Kingfisher Hide
The Spinnies Aberogwen's Kingfisher Hide is the best place to see and listen to the kingfisher. But what other birds can you see and listen to here? In Part 3 of our series 'Song of the…
My muse
Mark suffers from Paranoid Schizophrenia, meaning that in bustling areas the voices he can hear become overwhelming. They are his muses, but can get overpowering. When he’s outside in the garden,…
Maelgwn Nectar Bar
Fe ddaeth gwirfoddolwyr o Ymddiriedolaeth Natur Gogledd Cymru, mewn partneriaeth a chymdeithas dai Cartrefi Conwy, lansio Prosiect Bar Neithdar Maelgwyn yng Nghyffordd Llandudno i wrthdroi y darn tir yma oedd wedi esgeuluso i mewn i hafan ar ran bywyd gwyllt a pobl.