A busy summer at Bryn Ifan
The latest updates from a busy summer at Bryn Ifan - from escaped sheep and new fencing, to building bridges and sorting seeds.
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Giant house spider
The giant house spider is one of our fastest invertebrates, running up to half a metre per second. This large, brown spider spins sheet-like cobwebs and pops up in the dark corners of houses,…
My flood defence
Bev is grateful to live down the road from Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, a 210ha wetland site which stores excess water from the River Torne during times of high
rainfall. This saved her…
Water scorpion
The water scorpion is not a true scorpion, but it certainly looks like one! An underwater predator, it uses its front pincer-like legs to catch its prey. Its tail actually acts as a kind of '…
Scarlet tiger
This beautiful moth is often found resting on leaves, though it does also fly during the day.
My therapy
Albie has had a love of nature from a young age. He first started getting out in nature as a Scout. He became a Scout leader and outward bound instructor, mostly working as a volunteer youth…
A moment of calm at Brenig Osprey Project
Mick Stokes, Lead Volunteer at the Brenig Osprey Project, updates us on the latest activity during what's shaping up to be a very busy breeding season!
Shoresearch rocky shore surveys June2022
Just three visits to shores with our Shoresearch teams this month. Our have-a-go sessions will renew in September.
Winter work at Llyn Brenig as we await the return of our osprey pair
Mick Stokes, Lead Volunteer at the Brenig Osprey Project, gives us an insight into what happens at Llyn Brenig during the winter - when the ospreys have left for sunnier shores.
My big adventure
When Rowan visits Sydenham Hill Wood, every puddle, tree and trail is part of the adventure. And his dad quite likes playing along too.
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Spot these giants of the bumblebee world during springtime. They can be seen buzzing from flower to flower, getting their pollen fix.
Common restharrow
Look for the small, pink, pea-shaped flowers of Common restharrow on chalk and limestone grasslands, and in coastal areas, during summer.