Turning the tide to save the Irish Sea
Six nations have come together to find solutions to the challenges nature is facing across the Irish Sea. This collaboration crosses national borders to achieve a well-managed and ecologically…
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Working Together at the Wild Gardens Cardiff
Volunteers from the Cardiff Group of WTSWW, Cardiff University’s Wildlife & Conservation Society, and Cardiff’s Stand for Nature Group, all guided by Gareth, Cardiff Council’s Park Ranger for…
Droughts and wildfires in Wales: a warning we cannot ignore
Wales' drought is more than a dry spell - it's a warning. Read our initial response as we see it. An updated response will be made once the full extent of the drought and wildfires has…
Trustees and Staff working together to protect wildlife
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales is an independent, autonomous charity with its own Board of Trustees. We are run by a small group of dedicated staff and supported by a large number of enthusiastic volunteers!
Purple emperor
The male purple emperor is a stunning butterfly with a brilliant purple sheen. Look for it feeding around the treetops in woodlands, or on damp ground, animal droppings or even carrion in the…
Local Wildlife Sites
From mystical ancient woodlands to enchanting waterways, the UK enjoys special, often unnoticed wild places where nature thrives.
Grizzled skipper
The grizzled skipper has a striking brown-and-white checked wing pattern. It is a fast flier, so is best observed in the morning as it basks in the sun to warm up. It favours chalk grassland and…
My hair of the dog
After a Friday night out on the town, James and Claire love a brisk morning walk at Newlands Corner to blow away the cobwebs.
My mission
Megan is fascinated by the wide variety of British wildlife, particularly discovering what lives in the garden. She loves putting out the moth trap overnight and finding the moths in the morning.…
Long legs, short lives
Insect expert Ben Keywood from Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust takes a closer look at craneflies.
Sightings update
Another beautiful autumn morning in New Quay. The only sighting was of an Atlantic grey seal swimming close to the harbour wall. We think the seal spotted Dave too!
Wildlife Watch Member Flies High with Kestrel Award.
Elliott Jones, a regular Wildlife Watch member at the Welsh Wildlife Centre in Cilgerran, has just completed his Kestrel Award after more than a year’s work and activities.