Fox moth
The large, fluffy caterpillars of this moth are often seen in summer and early spring.
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Chwilio
Lowland heath
Heathlands form some of the wildest landscapes in the lowlands, where agriculture and development jostle for space, containing and limiting natural processes. Once considered as waste land of…
Coal tit
The coal tit is mainly found in coniferous woodland, but can also be spotted in gardens and parks. It is smaller than the great tit, but has a similar bicycle pump-like song.
The Elephant In The Room
Late summer is the best time to discover one of the UK’s chunkiest caterpillars, the elephant hawk-moth.
Red-and-black froghopper
This distinctive bug is often seen basking on low-growing plants in spring and summer.
Bilberry
Bilberries appear in summer and early autumn and are often turned into jams, pies and sauces...
Common hawker
A large hawker, the common hawker can be seen throughout the summer and into autumn. A fast-flying insect, it catches its prey mid-air. Look for it around ponds in the uplands of the north and…
Why this Senedd Election matters for nature and for all of us
Ahead of the 2026 Senedd election, we explore why this vote is a pivotal moment for nature and for the future of Wales.
Large heath
This bog-loving butterfly is mostly found in the north of the UK, where it takes to the wing in summer.
My windswept lands
BBC presenter, Ben Garrod, loves Norfolk’s huge skies, breath-taking beauty and its untamed wild side. So much so he has become Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s first Ambassador, helping to inspire others…
Meadow grasshopper
The meadow grasshopper can be found in damp, unimproved pastures and meadows throughout summer. Males can be seen rubbing their legs against their wings to create a 'song' for the…
Parc Slip Wildlife
Parc Slip Nature Reserve is home to some of Wales’ rarest and most precious wildlife.