Maritime cliff
Whether they are tumbles of soft rock home to a variety of invertebrates, or hard, soaring rock faces bustling with huge seabird colonies, maritime cliffs may be challenging to explore but are…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Cadw mawn mewn corsydd
Mawndiroedd yw un o’n cynefinoedd pwysicaf ni, gan ddarparu cartrefi i fywyd gwyllt prin a chloi carbon, gan ein helpu ni i fynd i’r afael â newid hinsawdd. Ond yn y DU mae mwy nag 80% yn cael eu difrodi. Yn rhannol oherwydd ein defnydd ni o fawn fel compost a'i ddefnyddio i dyfu cynhyrchion fel planhigion tŷ a madarch. Mae Ymddiriedolaeth Natur Gogledd Cymru, ochr yn ochr â'r Ymddiriedolaethau Natur ledled y DU, yn ymgyrchu i gadw mawn mewn corsydd ac nid mewn bagiau.
Puss moth
The puss moth is a large and fluffy moth, with a very strange looking caterpillar.
Shoresearch Rocky shore surveys - May 2022
Throughout this month we visited 3 sites for group Shoresearches, and timed species searches for invasive species, since it was INNS week. We ended May with 3 days’ worth of have-a-go sessions.…
Spurdog shark
This slender shark gets its name from the spines in front of its dorsal fin. It can use these spines to defend itself by curling in a bow and striking at a predator.
Golden eagle
The enigmatic golden eagle disappeared from England and Wales in the 19th century due to severe persecution. Scottish birds suffered from the use of pesticides in the 20th century. Luckily, golden…
Winter colours
Winter brings long nights and dark days, but nature’s palette is as bright as ever.
Bryn Ifan: an end of year summary
During our recent AGM, I had the opportunity to discuss some of the work we’ve been doing at Bryn Ifan. Quite a few people asked about my blog, and so my new year resolution will be to update on…
Sea mouse
This strange furry creature often found washed ashore after storms is actually a kind of worm!
Shoresearch Intertidal surveys - Jan 2023
The low tides suited later surveys in January and, although cold, the weather played fair for all three group visits to the shore. We were in for a nice surprise with many lovely finds (more squat…
Blonde ray
This large skate has tiny, prickly spines all over its back.
More osprey arrivals at Llyn Brenig
Sophia Evans, Lead Volunteer at the Brenig Osprey Project, brings us up to date with the latest comings and goings at Llyn Brenig.