Great crested newt
With its prominent, wavy crest, the great crested newt, also known as the 'warty newt', looks like a mini dinosaur! This protected species favours clean ponds during the breeding season…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Rhoscolyn beach clean
Winter storms bring in an enormous amount of rubbish to our western shores, lets see how much we can remove and help the local wildlife.
Moorland
One of our most extensive habitats, moorlands cover huge areas in the uplands. Great expanses of unenclosed, wild-seeming land impart a sense of freedom and adventure, although the wide, open…
Brown rat
The brown rat has a bad reputation, but it mostly lives side-by-side with us without any problems. It can be seen in any habitat.
Spiny spider crab
The spiny spider crab lives up to its name in every way! Their distinctive spiny shells are often found washed up on beaches.
Yellow star-of-Bethlehem
The Yellow star-of-Bethlehem is a woodland plant that lives up to its name - it displays starry, gold flowers in an umbrella-like cluster in early spring.
Look for creatures of the night …
Exciting wildlife like nightjars, moths and glow-worms are best seen at dusk on warm summer evenings. You can venture out on your own – or join one of our guided walks!
Autumn wildlife
Where to see wildlife this Autumn in North Wales.
Autumn woodlands
Where to find autumn woodlands in North Wales
Barn owls
Where to see barn owls in North Wales.
Dragonflies and damselflies
Where to see dragonflies and damselflies in North Wales.
Rocky places
Where to find rocky places in North Wales.