Remembering our friend Lyndon Lomax
It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Lyndon Lomax on 23 May 2025. Lyndon was a great friend and endless source of information to many of us in the West Wales birding…
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Chwilio
The WILDest event in Wales returned for a twelfth year!
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, in partnership with Amgueddfa Cymru, organised a morning of talks about Wales’ untold wildlife stories at the National Museum’s Reardon Smith Theatre,…
Harlequin ladybird
A non-native species originating from Asia, the harlequin ladybird is prevalent in towns and gardens.
From Paving Slabs to Paradise
Hugh shares his thriving wildlife garden and how he's taking action on his doorstep.
How development can help wildlife
Building with wildlife in mind can have big benefits for people as well – research has shown that contact with nature is good for our health and wellbeing. Green spaces can also improve air quality, lower flood risk and provide places for the local community to come together.
Black bryony
A climbing plant of hedgerows and woodlands, Black bryony produces greenish flowers in summer and red, shiny berries in autumn. It is a poisonous plant.
Common juniper
A sprawling, spiny evergreen, common juniper is famous for its traditional role in gin-making. Once common on downland, moorland and coastal heathland, it is now much rarer due to habitat loss.…
Whitethroat
The male whitethroat does, indeed, have a white throat! Arriving from Sub-Saharan Africa in April, it can be spotted on grassland and scrub, and along hedgerows. It is bigger than the lesser…
My remedy
Elise has been coming to Potted Histories for four years. The activities help her overcome the pain that arthritis causes her, and to cope better with her diabetes because being outside makes her…
Small magpie
This distinctive moth is a common sight in gardens and around houses, where it's often attracted to lights.
Climate Change on my Doorstep
Our Wilder Engagement Officer shares his thoughts on the recent flooding in South Wales, how climate change has affected him and how he's taking action in Cardiff.
Collared dove
The collared dove is a pretty little pigeon that is a regular sight in our gardens, woodlands and parks. Listen out for its familiar cooing call, which you may hear before you see the bird itself…