Glanville fritillary
The Glanville fritillary can be spotted on warm days around coastal habitats on the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands, as well as at a few locations in mainland England.
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How to build a swift box
Swifts like to leave their nests by dropping into the air from the entrance. This is why they often choose to set up camp in the eaves of buildings. If you have a wall that's at least five…
Shrill carder bee
The shrill carder bee can be spotted flying quickly around flowers in unimproved pastures. The queens produce a loud, high-pitched buzz, hence the name. It is declining rapidly and is restricted…
How to build a pond
A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.
How to build a bat box
Build your own bat box and give a bat a safe place to roost.
Media Requests and Filming on Nature Reserves
From prime-time UK documentaries, international feature films, professional photography, video filming, and TV dramas, our Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales Nature Reserves have been used as locations by a wide cross-section of media from around the world. The nature of requests vary widely and it would help us to process any initial location request by completing our Media Filming Form.
How to build a bug mansion
Build your own bug mansion and attract a multitude of creepy crawlies to your garden.
WTSWW Brecknock meets Royalty!
WTSWW Brecknock meets Royalty!
King Charles and Queen Camilla were in Brecon on Wednesday 20th July 2023. Their visits included celebrating the centenary of Brecon Cathedral as well as the…
How to provide bushes for nesting birds
In the spring, birds choose the best locations to build nests, so why not offer them a safe place to settle?
How to build a mini stone wall
Learn a tradition with its roots in the Iron Age and build your own mini dry stone wall to attract wildlife.
How to build a hedgehog home
By providing safe places for hedgehogs to live, you’re much more likely to see these prickly creatures in your garden.
How to build a bird box
With natural nesting sites in decline, adding a nestbox to your garden can make all the difference to your local birds.