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WILD Words Poetry Competition

The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW) are organising a poetry competition to celebrate World Poetry Day (21st of March). We want to read all about what nature means to you, your experiences with nature, and why nature is important. Entries are welcomed in both Welsh and English. Submit your entry to be in with a chance to win Dan Rouse's new book 'The Children's Book of Birdwatching', as well as a selection of other inspiring children's books.
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Duke of Burgundy

This beautiful orange and brown butterfly is now a rare sight in the UK

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Red-crested pochard

This striking duck was introduced to the UK and is now established as a breeding bird in England.

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Marsh fritillary

This beautiful butterfly is one of our rarest, now mostly restricted to the western parts of the UK.

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Rosemary beetle

This beautiful beetle only arrived in the UK in 1960s but is now a common sight on garden herbs.

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Egyptian goose

Egyptian geese were introduced to Britain from Africa. They are now widespread in southern England.

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Mediterranean gull

Once a rare visitor to the UK, this striking gull is now found nesting here in large colonies.

My Wild Life

My chapel

Elaine visits Thurrock Thameside Nature Park every day if she can on her lunch break from work, to watch wildlife and unwind. As a Christian, nature makes Elaine feel connected to God and creation…

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Bilberry bumblebee

This beautiful bumblebee favours upland areas, but has declined in recent decades and is now nationally scarce.

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Dingy mocha

This pretty, speckled moth is now a rare sight, found only in a few parts of southern England.