Violet ground beetle
Violet ground beetles are active predators, coming out at night to hunt slugs and other invertebrates in gardens, woodlands and meadows.
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Dog whelk
This sea snail is abundant on rocky shores around the UK. It is an active predator, feasting on mussels and barnacles before retreating to crevices to rest.
The big butterfly orchid count
Help us count the greater butterfly orchids and take part in a botanical survey with our friendly group of staff and volunteers
A very successful harvest mouse survey!
The volunteers of the Mon Gwyrdd youth forum in partnership with the Cwlwm Seiriol project took part in an incredibly successful harvest mouse survey this winter, monitoring the populations of…
Common octopus
The common octopus is a highly intelligent, active predator. It even has a secret weapon - special glands produce a venom that it uses to incapacitate its prey!
How to identify diving ducks
This winter, why not take a moment to learn about these fascinating animals.
This blog, embedded with a video, will give you an introduction on the nature of diving ducks before taking you…
Creatures of the night (session 2)
Take a dusk walk through this post-industrial landscape to spot bats, nightjars, and glow-worms (if we're lucky)! Bring a torch and be prepared for midges.
Creatures of the night (session 1)
Take a dusk walk through this post-industrial landscape to spot bats, nightjars, and glow-worms (if we're lucky!). Bring a torch and be prepared for midges.
Be a responsible gardener
To garden organically is something we all can do. It is so important for the planet and we must encourage as many people as possible to take up this natural way of gardening.
All you need to know about frog spawn
Frog spawn appears in ponds in early spring when the weather is just starting to get warmer and the days lighter. Take a look at some frequently asked questions to learn more!
Blaenyweirglodd Nature Reserve
A wild sanctuary set in a sea of agricultural land, this secluded peat bog is home to a colourful array of specialist plants and animals.
Limestone pavement
Slabs of smooth grey rock, incised with deep fissures and patterned with swirling hollows and runnels sculpted by thousands of years of rainwater, form an unlikely wildlife habitat. Look a little…