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Soft rush

As its name suggests, the smooth stems of soft rush are thinner and more flexible than those of hard rush. It forms tufts in wetland habitats like wet woodlands, marshes, ditches and grasslands.…

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Trustees and Staff working together to protect wildlife

The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales is an independent, autonomous charity with its own Board of Trustees. We are run by a small group of dedicated staff and supported by a large number of enthusiastic volunteers!
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Early grey

One of the earliest moths to emerge each year, spending the winter as a pupa and flying from March to May.

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Preserving Pwll y Wrach’s Natural Beauty!

In October, our WTSWW Brecknock staff and volunteer team tackled storm-damaged trails and fallen ash trees at Pwll y Wrach Nature Reserve. Efforts included clearing paths for visitors, repairing…

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What's on at the Welsh Wildlife Centre this autumn

Come and visit the Wildlife Trust’s Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve and Welsh Wildlife Centre in beautiful West Wales this autumn. We have amazing activities and exciting events to keep you and your…

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Great grey shrike

This large shrike visits the UK in small numbers each year, passing through on migration or spending the winter here.

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Shore lark

This distinctive lark is a passage migrant and winter visitor to the UK, most often found along the east coast of Britain.

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Twite

This small finch nests on moorlands and coastal crofts, spending the winter on the coast. The UK population has declined dramatically.

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Pine marten

Largely confined to the north of the UK, the rare pine marten is nocturnal and very hard to spot. Reintroductions are helping it make a comeback.

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Smew

This small duck is an uncommon winter visitor to the UK, where they're usually found on lakes, reservoirs and gravel pits.