Biogenic reefs
Hard structures created by living creatures, biogenic reefs provide a home for a variety of marine life.
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Sweet chestnut
The sweet chestnut is famous for its shiny brown fruits, or 'chestnuts', that are wrapped in a spiky, green casing and make a tasty winter treat. Look for this tree in woodlands in South…
Weasel
Weasels may look adorable, but they make light work of eating voles, mice and birds! They are related to otters and stoats, which is obvious thanks to their long slender bodies and short legs.
Oarweed
The tops of Oarweed fronds can be spotted floating on low tides. Kelp beds are an important habitat, providing shelter for many other marine creatures.
My research
Throughout my internship, I am contributing to marine conservation by assisting with marine mammal research in Cardigan Bay, collecting data on marine mammals from land and boat-based surveys, and…
Notch-horned cleg-fly (horse fly)
The Notch-horned cleg-fly isa horse fly dark grey in colour, with grey-brown mottled wings and intricately striped, iridescent eyes. There are 30 species of horse-fly in the UK; this is one of the…
Welsh Wildlife to spot in June
This June we’re asking people to do something wild everyday for our #30DaysWild challenge. Here are 5 species to look out for this month and get you inspired to connect with nature!
Wilder Communities
Want to make your community wilder? Find resources on taking action for nature in your local area.
Winter Wildfowl Walks
Discover the beauty of winter wildfowl at Llangorse Lake! Join our guided walks this November through February and witness rare visitors like Pintail, Gadwall, and even elusive species. Led by…
Cardigan Bay Wildlife
Cardigan Bay is home to a great abundance and diversity of marine wildlife.
My back-to-school
As a child growing up in Ghana, Patience never took an interest in what was going on in the garden. Now, she’s growing her own flowers and vegetables every week, both at the Centre for Wildlife…
Death's-head hawk-moth
This unmistakeable moth, famous for its skull-shaped marking, is a rare visitor to the UK.