Goosander
The streamlined goosander is a handsome bird and a great fisher - its long, serrated bill helps it to catch and hold its slippery fish prey. It nests in riverbank trees, but can be seen on lakes…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Wildflowers to the rescue
We can all incorporate wildflowers into our gardens – and enjoy the buzz that comes with them! Anna Williams shares some suggestions …
Caddisfly
Caddisflies are a large order of insects that can be found in all kinds of wetlands. The larvae are known for making cases to pupate in, gathering stones, sand and leaves, and wrapping them with…
The Sea and Me!
Have you got a great story about our seas and their wonderful wildlife?
Magnificent Minera
Enjoy a refreshing walk around our Minera Quarry Nature Reserve. Learn about its history and how we're managing it for wildlife and future generations.
My perspective
Ben grew up at the Naze paddling in the sea and looking for sharks’ teeth. After graduation, he returned to the landscape he loves to help local people experience the wonders of the natural world…
Never a dull moment …
Have you been to Spinnies Aberogwen recently? If not, now’s a great time to pay a visit!
A flying start
A look back into the story behind the 'mysterious' walled premises at the west end of the shingle ridge and how Captain Vivian Hewitt came to be an important character in the history of…
Wildlife ponds
A garden pond can provide a home for many species and is one of the best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden
Zebra spider
As its name suggests, the zebra spider has the familiar black-and-white stripes of a zebra, making it very distinctive. It can be found stalking its prey on rocks, trees and walls, particularly in…
Hop
Well-known for its role in making beer, Hop is a climbing plant that can be seen in woodlands and along hedgerows and field edges. Its female flowers bear the cone-like fruit that is used in beer…
Fancy a Challenge?
Some of our staff are trying to go a whole month without single-use plastics. Could you?