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How to conserve water

If we all do our part in saving precious water supplies, we can make a huge difference for the environment.

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European flounder

Able to camouflage itself to its surroundings, the European flounder is one of our many amazing flatfish!

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Soldier beetle

One of our largest soldier beetles, often found on flowers where they hunt other insects.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales

We are an independent charity with a mission to save wildlife and wild spaces and to make nature part of life, for everyone. We are working to create and enhance wildlife havens, create Living Landscapes and Living Seas and manage some of the region’s most precious wild places from magnificent islands to ancient woodlands.
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Help wildlife in the cold

The colder months can be a tough time for wildlife, food is scarce and hibernators are looking for shelter. That's why we’ve put together our top tips for maintaining your garden for wildlife…

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Adder

Our only venomous snake, the shy adder can be spotted basking in the sunshine in woodland glades and on heathlands.

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Brown hare

The brown hare is known for its long, black-tipped ears and fast running – it can reach speeds of 45mph when evading predators.

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Upland spring, flush and fen

These tiny habitats, the source of our streams and rivers, are fundamental to the well-being of whole water catchments.

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Hornwrack

Hornwrack is often found washed up on our beaches, with many believing that it is dried seaweed. In fact, it is a colony of animals!

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Ragworm

The ragworm is highly common on our shores, though rarely seen except by the fishermen that dig them up for bait.