Good things happening in Gelli Hir
Recent visitors to Gelli Hir Woods Nature Reserve may have noticed some, hopefully subtle, changes over the last few months.
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Chwilio
Tahlia Paige
Find out how this surface pattern designer is using her business to protect her favourite species.
Bat-winged phasia
This colourful fly can be found on flowers in wooded areas.
The Glasshouse Café Festive Menu 2024
Join us this festive period! Our festive menu is available to book from Saturday 30th November – Friday 20th December. Served between 12pm – 2.30pm
The Visitor Centre is closed Monday & Tuesday. Booking is essential. A deposit of £5 required per person, non-transferable / refundable. All main courses are £15 each.
The Visitor Centre is closed Monday & Tuesday. Booking is essential. A deposit of £5 required per person, non-transferable / refundable. All main courses are £15 each.
Pignut
Pignut is a small umbellifer, with edible tubers, that is found in woods, hedges and grasslands.
Black snail beetle
This shiny beetle is common in wooded areas throughout the UK. As the name suggests, it specialises in hunting snails.
Remembering Steve Sutcliffe
The staff and volunteers of The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales were deeply saddened to hear of the recent death of Stephen Sutcliffe (1946-2025). Steve was a very long-term supporter of…
Lobster
A well known inhabitant of UK seas, common lobsters can reach up to 60cm in length.
Long-snouted seahorse
One of 2 seahorses found in UK seas, long snouted seahorses are recognisable by their longer snout and fleshy "mane".
Scaup
This dashing diving duck is a winter visitor to the UK's seas, coastal lakes and occasionally inland water bodies.
Short-snouted seahorse
One of 2 seahorses found in UK seas, short snouted seahorses are recognisable by their shorter snout - surprisingly enough!
Long spined sea scorpion
Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!