Roseate tern
This elegant tern is named for the rosy flush to its summer plumage. With just one regular nesting colony, it is the rarest breeding seabird in the UK.
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Common bird's-foot-trefoil
Common bird's-foot-trefoil has a vareity of names that conjure up some interesting images: 'Eggs and Bacon', for instance! Its small, yellow, slipper-like flowers can be seen in all…
Little tern
Found around our coasts during the breeding season, the little tern is a diminutive seabird. Despite its size, it performs remarkable aerial courtship displays.
Sandwich tern
Found around our coasts during the breeding season, the large Sandwich tern can be spotted diving into the sea for fish such as sandeels. It nests in colonies on sand and shingle beaches, and…
Arctic tern
The Arctic tern is famed for its aggression towards any that would disturb its nest - it will dive-bomb intruders with its sharp beak. Large, noisy colonies can be found on the Farne Islands and…
Common red soldier beetle
The common red soldier beetle is also known as the 'bloodsucker' for its striking red appearance, but it is harmless. It is a beneficial garden insect as the adults eat aphids, and the…
Common spangle gall wasp
The common spangle gall wasp produces a small, disc-shaped growth, or 'gall', on the undersides of oak leaves. Inside the gall, the larvae of the wasp feed on the host tissues, but cause…
The Dyfrdwy Invasive Species in Penycae and Ruabon Action Group
Two communities working together to remove the invasive non-native species Japanese knotweed from the Afon Eitha.
How can gardeners stop the spread of invasive species?
Did you miss our TV feature on 'Garddio a Mwy' earlier this month? Don't worry! Find the clip and more information on how gardeners can help stop the spread of invasive species…
Our work to tackle invasive non-native species (INNS)
Here you will find information on the collective effort at the North Wales Wildlife Trust to tackle the threat posed by invasive non-native species (invasive species or INNS). This includes several projects focusing on different approaches and different parts of North Wales and beyond.
New Year's resolution: let's tackle invasive species together!
Here we suggest two easy New Year’s resolutions to help tackle invasive species and protect biodiversity in Wales.
Invasive Species Week: 22nd to 28th June 2026
Invasive Species Week is here—and it’s a chance for all of us to help protect our local wildlife. Led by the GB Non-Native Species Secretariat, this annual campaign raises awareness of invasive…