Mint moth
A small, day-flying moth that can often be seen visiting garden herbs.
A small, day-flying moth that can often be seen visiting garden herbs.
Our most diminutive falcon, the merlin is a pretty bird of prey. It chases small birds, flying low to the ground or hovering in the breeze because of its small size. Resident merlins are joined in…
Ffrwd farm mire is a wetland reserve in south Carmarthenshire. It is a lovely mix of fen, wet ditches, reed bed, and alder/ willow carr woodland. It is home to an abundance of wetland species…
This reserve is a charming small area of woodland renowned for its floral display.
This small sea snail is easily identifiable by the 3 brown spots on the top of its shell.
This rare anemone lives up to its name with a spectacular display of long, white tentacles.
Rhos Marion is made up of eight pasture fields enclosed by large banks and hedgerows. These hedgerows are characteristic of Southern Ceredigion and Northern Carmarthenshire and are mostly of…
A small, but feisty scavenger, this carnivorous sea snail does not let anything go to waste!
Like many of our farmland birds, the yellowhammer has declined in number in recent years. Spot this bright yellow bird singing from the top of a bush or fence, or in a mixed-species flock in…
Dark and brooding from a distance, the strong geometric lines and monotonous rows of uniformly sized trees can jar the eye and seem devoid of wildlife. But venture within and open ride edges,…
The caterpillars of this fluffy white moth are best admired from a distance, as their hairs can irritate the skin.
Planting herbs will attract important pollinators into your garden, which will, in turn, attract birds and small mammals looking for a meal.