Orchids
You can see orchids across North Wales, flowering between April and September, hitting peak flowering season from May.
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
My internship
I'm Katie, a Biological Sciences undergraduate with the University of Liverpool and a volunteer with the Somerset Wildlife Trust. Later this year I will also be undertaking an internship with…
Cold-water coral
Did you know that there are coral reefs in the UK? UK seas are home to some amazing cold-water corals that form reefs on the seabed over 400m deep.
Porcelain crab
Look out for this tiny crab under rocks and boulders on rocky shores - you'll have to look closely though, they're pretty well camouflaged!
Wildlife gardening 2
Wildlife friendly gardening is about creating shelter and providing food, water and nesting sites. You will be rewarded by seeing and hearing more birds, butterflies, hedgehogs and other wild creatures that would not have had a reason to visit you before.
My motivation
I’m Libby, and I’m currently completing a research development internship in sustainable aquaculture (basically farming in water) at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in Oban. In…
Garden spider
Have you ever stopped to look at the shape of a spider web? Garden spiders spin a spiral shaped web, perfect for catching lots of juicy prey!
Leisler's bat
The Leisler's bat flies fast and high near the treetops, but you might also spot it flying around lamp posts, looking for insects attracted to the light.
Seals in North Wales
Here you will find information about seals in North Wales, interesting facts about the incredible marine mammals, how to watch seals to ensure that you keep yourself and the animals safe. Information with regard to seal disturbance and where to report incidences of disturbance, what to do if you come across and injured, sick or abandoned seal.
Badgers back in residence!
What do three new burrows, scattered bedding, footprints and signs of recent digging mean – badgers are in residence! Find out how Enfys Ecology helped build a new home for these elusive creatures…
What to feed hedgehogs and badgers
Putting out a bit of food can help see mammals like hedgehogs through colder spells.
Coast
Encountering wildlife in its natural environment is a privilege and, while spending time scanning the open sea can be therapeutic in itself, coupled with chance encounters these experiences can…