Terns of the tide
Many terns prefer to nest in coastal habitats and so can be vulnerable to high tides and storms. As we celebrate Cemlyn's 50th anniversary as a nature reserve we take a look at the history of…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Bash, roll, or cut it?
Managing bracken in an upland wildflower meadow can be challenging. Rob, the reserve officer responsible, stresses the important reasons for monitoring at Caeau Tan-y-Bwlch nature reserve.
Song of the Spinnies - Part 4: The Viley Hide
As the newest addition, many visitors to the Spinnies Aberogwen Nature Reserve might miss this hide as they travel through the nature reserve. But with extremely good lighting for photos and with…
Our work in the wider landscape
Nature reserves alone are not enough to support precious wildlife across North Wales. To enable wildlife to thrive we need to create more space that is better managed and well connected, with opportunities for people to connect with nature. As well as delivering projects in the wider landscape we also undertake development control activities to help ensure that building developments do not significantly threaten biodiversity. We also advocate for government policies that support nature recovery, and undertake proactive species-focused work – locally and nationally.
My retirement
Malcolm loves volunteering every week at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve where he indulges in his passion for wildlife, keeps active and meets with friends.
Cemlyn winter bird survey
Help us survey the birds visiting our Cemlyn Nature Reserve this winter
Hunting butterflies in magical meadows
Enjoy our showiest insects – and the flowers they depend on – at Cors Goch Nature Reserve
My passion
Graham has been mad about butterflies all his life. He volunteers for Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and records them on a local nature reserve as well as nationally.
Spinning Stories at the Spinnies Aberogwen
For 30 Days Wild 2023, we invited those that love to write to join us at Spinnies Aberogwen Nature Reserve for a creative writing walk. Here is a selection of wonderful prose written by some of…
The hero of Spinnies Aberogwen
Why have visitor numbers at Spinnies Aberogwen Nature Reserve leapt up since Richard began volunteering?
Call for artist! Gwaith Powdwr Memorial Project
North Wales Wildlife Trust is searching for an artist to create a memorial/sculpture at Gwaith Powdwr Nature Reserve, Penrhyndeudraeth.
Tern colony recovers in successful breeding season
After a disappointing season in 2017, the tern colony at Cemlyn Nature Reserve has bred in reasonable numbers in 2018.