House martin
As its name suggests, the house martin can be spotted nesting in the eaves of houses in our towns and villages. Its intricate mud nests take days to build and are often returned to and used in…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Trialling a chemical-free method to eradicate Japanese knotweed
As part of the Wales Resilient Ecological Network Project (WaREN), we recently initiated a trial for a new approach to the eradication of Japanese knotweed in Wales. The trial took place over five…
My Wild Life
My Wild Life is The Wildlife Trusts' campaign to collect and share short stories about why nature matters to people.
Taking a lead - Wildlife and dogs at Cemlyn
A key role for the Cemlyn wardens is engaging with the visiting public and this often involves advising on dog walking. Here we consider some of the impacts of dogs on wildlife.
Free the beaver! A new vision for beavers in England and Wales
The Wildlife Trusts say: end enclosures and take action for beavers to be wild
Spinning Stories at the Spinnies Aberogwen
For 30 Days Wild 2023, we invited those that love to write to join us at Spinnies Aberogwen Nature Reserve for a creative writing walk. Here is a selection of wonderful prose written by some of…
School takes a holistic approach to food and gardening
Teachers at Damers First School in Dorset talk about their kitchen garden which provides food for the school and teaches the kids about growing and harvesting their own produce.
My spa day
For Lucy, the wind and salty spray of the Atlantic Ocean is more relaxing than any spa treatment and being surrounded by amazing wildlife, like Common Dolphins, Minke Whales and Harbour Porpoise…
In loving memory of Paul Day
It is with profound sadness that we report the passing of Paul Day on 27 August 2025. A longstanding member of our Conservation Committee (East) and a dedicated conservationist known to many…
Taking action for nature through photography and nature spotting
Nuneaton resident Kevin Ford has been photographing local wildlife for many years on his early morning walks around Attleborough.
All you need to know about frog spawn
Frog spawn appears in ponds in early spring when the weather is just starting to get warmer and the days lighter. Take a look at some frequently asked questions to learn more!
Heineken fly
A common hoverfly, the heineken fly has a distinctively long snout that enables it to take nectar from deeper flowers, reaching the parts other hoverflies cannot reach! It frequents hedgerows,…