Water voles return to the Thaw for the first time in 20 years
WTSWW in partnership with other conservation organisations in South Wales have been working to bring the UK’s fastest declining mammal back to the River Thaw.
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Investing in Volunteers: Wildlife Trust recognised for outstanding commitment to volunteering
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales (WTSWW) is proud to be an Investing in Volunteers achiever, having been awarded the quality standard in 2025 for the 1st time.
My cup of tea
Filip likes to get stuck in – into waders, into water, into peat – out in nature. Having tried various careers, once Filip dipped his toe into the world of conservation he was hooked and knew he…
Securing the Future: Completion of Pencnwc Mawr Wood Sale Expands Pengelli Forest
Pengelli's Future Secured! The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW) are delighted to announce that they have completed the purchase of the 13.5-acre extension to Pengelli Nature…
High brown fritillary
Considered Britain's most threatened butterfly, the high brown fritillary can be only be found in a few areas of England and Wales.
Reintroducing Ratty to Aberthaw
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW) and National Grid are working in partnership to improve habitats in the Lower Kenson Valley, Vale of Glamorgan in preparation for the…
Work begins to re-open Goodwick Moor Nature Reserve
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW) are delighted to announce that work has begun at Goodwick Moor nature reserve as part of the Local Places for Nature Challenge Fund.
Skomer Island Weekly Volunteering - 2026 applications CLOSED
Thank you for your interest in volunteering on Skomer. Applications for 2026 are now closed. Applications for 2027 will open on 1st September 2026.
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Wigeon
The wigeon is a colourful duck that can often be spotted wheeling round our winter skies in large flocks. A dabbling duck, it surface-feeds on plants and seeds in shallow waters.
Heath bumblebee
The Heath bumblebee is not only found on heathland, but also in gardens and parks. It nests in small colonies of less than 100 workers in all kinds of spots, such as old birds' nests, mossy…
Kingfisher
Blink and you may miss the fantastic kingfisher! This beautiful bird is easy to recognise thanks to its bright blue and metallic copper colours. It darts along the riverbank or sits patiently on a…
Remembering our friend, Derek Thomas (26 Oct 1941 to 22 Aug 2024)
Derek, known to many as just DKT, was a former chair of Glamorgan Wildlife Trust, a Trustee of the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW) from 2002 to 2011, and involved with Wildlife…