Common backswimmer
The fearsome common backswimmer hunts insects, tadpoles and fish. It uses its oar-like legs to swim upside-down under the water's surface where unsuspecting prey can be found.
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Land caddis
The Land caddis is the only caddisfly in the UK to spend its entire time on land, with no stage in water. Look in oak leaf litter over winter to see the grainy cases of the larvae, in which they…
Beavers – in the past or future of Wales?
A recent survey by University of Exeter found that almost 89% of survey respondents in Wales support beavers living in Wales 💚
Find out more about beavers and read the full survey report…
Creating a Wilder Future for Wales
North Wales Wildlife Trust are to lobby politicians at the National Eisteddfod – please come and help us!
Jewel anemone
It's easy to see where the jewel anemone got its name - the tiny colourful blobs that tip its tentacles look like jewels! Forming dense, colourful carpets on rocky overhangs, jewel anemones…
Nantporth Nature Reserve
Coastal waders and woodland birds await you in this lovely strip of woodland overlooking the world-famous Menai Strait.
Support swift bricks for Wales
Support 'Swift Bricks in Wales' to protect declining swift populations. Backed by the Wildlife Trusts across Wales and RSPB Cymru, the campaign calls for legislation requiring Swift Bricks in all new buildings.
Go Wild in North Wales
Explore and learn more about nature and wildlife in North Wales.
Nature reserves, days out and things to do.
Nature reserves, days out and things to do.
The Wales Resilient Ecological Network continues!!
The Wales Resilient Ecological Network (WaREN) has received new funding and will be continuing its important work to tackle invasive species across Wales. Discover what's new with WaREN, how…
Wales Transport Strategy consultation
The Wales Transport Strategy (WTS) is the Welsh Government's strategic plan for all forms of transport, from now until 2040. However, we are dismayed that it doesn't refer to the Red Route at all. If enough of us lobby for the Red Route to be considered by the WTS, there's a good chance that this damaging road scheme could be stopped. Make your voice heard and submit your response by 25 January - you can use our suggested response below.
Freshwater pearl mussel
Freshwater pearl mussels spend their adult lives anchored to the river bed, filtering water through their gills and improving the quality of the water for other species.
Orca
Orca, sometimes known as ‘killer whales’, are unmistakable with their black and white markings. Although we do have a small group of orca who live in British waters, you would be lucky to see them…