Mistle thrush
The mistle thrush likely got its name from its love of mistletoe - it will defend a berry-laden tree with extreme ferocity! It is larger and paler than the similar song thrush, standing upright…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
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…
Minera Quarry Nature Reserve
Witness the incredible power of nature as it slowly reclaims this former industrial site. What will Minera Quarry’s next chapter hold?
European hedgehog
Considered a gardener’s best friend, hedgehogs will happily hoover up insects roaming in vegetable beds. Famously covered in spines, hedgehogs like to eat all sorts of bugs and crunchy beetles.…
Common earwig
Despite popular belief, and its name (from the Old English for 'ear beetle'), the Common earwig will not crawl into your ear while you sleep - it much prefers a nice log or stone pile!…
Anglesey Fens, Making a Splash in 2019!
2019 sees the launch of the Anglesey Fens Living Landscape Project which will aim to protect and enhance the wildlife-rich countryside on the east side of Anglesey.
Grow wildlife-friendly herbs
Planting herbs will attract important pollinators into your garden, which will, in turn, attract birds and small mammals looking for a meal.
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…
Shoresearch rocky shore surveys June2022
Just three visits to shores with our Shoresearch teams this month. Our have-a-go sessions will renew in September.
Why have I left a legacy?
After losing her beloved brother David, Kirsty realised how important it is to have a Will. This is her personal story.
How to help wildlife at work
Attracting wildlife to your work will help improve their environment – and yours!
My board meeting
On their boards, Tom and Finn get to rub shoulders with mackerel, eels, crabs, bass, whiting and more. Very soon, they hope to add dolphins to that list too.