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My Wild Life

My out of office

When Andrew gets away from his desk, he likes to escape to the Gunnersbury Triangle Nature Reserve. From bramble bashing to bonfire building and clearing ponds, he’s always learning new ways to…

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Mother Shipton

This striking day-flying moth is named after a 16th century witch.

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Marine

There's another world waiting beneath the waves. Seals weave in and out of sunlit kelp forests, cuttlefish flash all the colours of the rainbow, starfish graze along the muddy seabed and…

My Wild Life

My show and tell

In his few years of angling and rock pooling, Archie's made good friends with fish, crabs, limpets and anemones. And he's finding new mates all the time.

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Gwirfoddoli

Each volunteer makes a big difference in looking after the precious places around South and West Wales. Get involved – protect wildlife, have fun, get fit and meet people who share your interests! 
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Smooth newt

You are likely to spot the smooth newt in your garden or local pond. It breeds in water in summer and spends the rest of the year in grassland and woodland, hibernating over winter.

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Sika deer

Sika deer were introduced to the UK in the 19th century. They are native to eastern Asia.

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The Glasshouse Café Festive Menu 2024

Join us this festive period! Our festive menu is available to book from Saturday 30th November – Friday 20th December. Served between 12pm – 2.30pm   
The Visitor Centre is closed Monday & Tuesday. Booking is essential. A deposit of £5 required per person, non-transferable / refundable. All main courses are £15 each.
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Black-headed gull

The black-headed gull is actually a chocolate-brown headed gull! And for much of the year, it's head even turns white. Look out for it in large, noisy flocks on a variety of habitats.

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Turkeytail

The turkeytail is a very colourful bracket fungus that grows throughout the year, but is at its best in the autumn. Its circular caps can be seen growing in tiers on trees and dead wood.