Long legs, short lives
Insect expert Ben Keywood from Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust takes a closer look at craneflies.
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Chwilio
Sarah's Species Spotlight: Why are some eggs blue?
Our Wilder Engagement Officer, explores bird eggs and their different shapes, sizes and colours.
My windswept lands
BBC presenter, Ben Garrod, loves Norfolk’s huge skies, breath-taking beauty and its untamed wild side. So much so he has become Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s first Ambassador, helping to inspire others…
Busy summer and exciting autumn ahead for Brecknock reserves!
WTSWW staff have been busy managing Brecknock reserves. Tara led regular work parties at Ystradgynlais to control Himalayan balsam. A pollinator walk with Janice Vincett showcased hoverflies and…
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Lights, Camera, Action!
Get ready to watch our Lord of the Wings because Skomer's LIVE web camera’s have returned!
John Lewis 5th April 1926 – 20th January 2023
John Lewis was the Founder of the Friends of Skokholm & Skomer, and Extraordinary Volunteer
Crab apple
The crab apple is familiar as a small tree that produces yellow-green, rounded fruit that is used for making jellies and wines. It can be found in woods and hedges, as well as in cultivated…
Sandwich tern
Found around our coasts during the breeding season, the large Sandwich tern can be spotted diving into the sea for fish such as sandeels. It nests in colonies on sand and shingle beaches, and…
Great black-backed gull
This huge gull can be seen around most of the UK's coasts in summer, with some venturing inland in winter.
Goodwick Moor – Local Places for Nature project update
The first stage of the project at Goodwick Moor has completed with the creation of a large area of open water and island.
Water-soldier
Water-soldier grows submerged in ponds and open water, and pops up over summer, looking like the top of a pineapple! This rare plant displays white flowers and shelters many aquatic insects.