Edible periwinkle
Edible periwinkles are a common sight when rockpooling and can be found in huge numbers on the shore.
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Oyster drill
This is a predominantly subtidal species but can be found on the lowest parts of a sheltered rocky shore in summer.
Rose chafer
The rose chafer can be spotted on garden flowers, as well as in grassland, woodland edges and scrub.
Spiny starfish
Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!
Swollen-thighed beetle
This metallic green beetle can be seen visiting flowers on sunny days in spring and summer.
Living Seas
Living Seas is North Wales Wildlife Trust's vision for the seas of Wales. Find out all about our marine conservation work and any events or activities that we are running including snorkelling, beach cleans and rockpooling. There's lots of information about marine plants and animals - from seagrass to sharks! Find out how to become a marine conservation volunteer or become a Citizen Scientist through our Shoresearch project.
Spinnies Aberogwen Nature Reserve
A fantastic place to get close to wildlife, where bird hides give you the chance to really spend time with the reserve’s residents. There’s never a dull moment!
Change your energy use
Energy used in buildings accounted for around 20% of total UK emissions in 2022. Reducing your household energy use by switching to a renewable energy supplier or purchasing a heat pump will help…
Black horehound
The pungent, rotten smell of Black Horehound makes this medium-sized plant of waste ground and roadside verges stand out from the crowd.
Hedge woundwort
The unpleasant, astringent smell of Hedge woundwort makes this medium-sized plant of woodlands, hedgerows and roadside verges stand out from the crowd.
Red-breasted merganser
The streamlined red-breasted merganser is a handsome bird and a great fisher - its long, serrated bill helps it to catch and hold its slippery fish prey. It is most commonly spotted around the…
Downy emerald
This dazzling dragonfly can be seen darting above tree-lined ponds in certain parts of Britain.