American mink
Escaped or intentionally freed from fur farms in the 1960s, the American mink is now well established in the UK. Its carnivorous nature is a threat to our native water vole and seabird populations…
Escaped or intentionally freed from fur farms in the 1960s, the American mink is now well established in the UK. Its carnivorous nature is a threat to our native water vole and seabird populations…
The Leyland cypress, or 'Leylandii', is a notorious tree that has been widely planted for its fast-growing nature. It easily can get out of control, shading gardens at the expense of…
Volunteer with our practical work parties at Pwch Waun Cynon Nature Reserve.
The nature reserve consists of three wildflower meadows and a large area of woodland. The nature reserve lies on the site of a former coal mine and is a wonderful example of how nature can reclaim…
The spiked shieldbug has fearsome shoulder projections or 'spikes' and a predatory nature. This brown bug feeds on caterpillars and other insects in woodlands and on heathlands.
Find out how conservation cattle are helping to boost biodiversity at Rhydyglyn Nature Reserve.
The blackbird of the mountains, ring ouzels can be found breeding on upland moors and rocky crags in summer.
We are delighted to report a bumper number of greater butterfly orchids this year at Carmel Nature Reserve.