Dog whelk
This sea snail is abundant on rocky shores around the UK. It is an active predator, feasting on mussels and barnacles before retreating to crevices to rest.
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Wildlife gardening
Our own back gardens are often the place where we encounter wildlife most regularly. Whether it's digging up worms or feeding the birds, we all benefit from being out in a garden and wildlife too can thrive in these little havens.
My Tree, Our Forest
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW) joins ambitious give-away to fight climate change!
European hedgehog
These beloved spiny mammals come out at night to hoover up beetles, worms and other invertebrates.
40 Years of Grey Seal Monitoring on Skomer Island. Birgitta Büche
WTSWW's Skomer Island Grey Seal monitoring project is celebrating its 40th birthday in 2023.
Flat-backed millipede
Found in compost heaps and under stones in gardens, the flat-backed millipede is a common minibeast. It is an important recycler of nutrients, feeding on decaying matter.
St Piran’s hermit crab
This stunning hermit crab has only returned to our southern shores in recent years. Let us hope it stays for good this time!
Honeycomb worm
Ever spotted a honeycomb-like mound on the beach and wondered what it was? It's a reef built entirely by worms!
Stray bullets hit nature reserve
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW)’s nature reserve, Allt Rhongyr, is victim of air rifle attack.
Variegated scallop
The shells of this small scallop are often found washed up on our shores and comes in lots of different colours, including pink, red, orange and purple.!
Dive into Summer Savings: 15% Off Dolphin Adventures in Cardigan Bay for Wildlife Trust Members!
Join the Dolphin Survey Boat Trip team this summer for an unforgettable marine adventure in partnership with WTSWW's Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre.
Wildlife Trust members can…
Kelp forests
Forests of kelp sway in shallow sunlit waters, offering shelter to a host of sea life from tiny worms to juvenile fish.