New Species of ‘Bug’ Discovered in the Cardigan Bay Region!
Cardigan Bay Volunteer Brent Wilson has discovered a new species of Bug! Brent’s work shows that there are still novel aspects of Cardigan Bay marine wildlife yet to be discovered!
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Northern gannet
Famed for its super-fast fishing dives into the sea, the northern gannet (or gannet) is a distinctive white bird with a yellow head and black wingtips. It nests in large, noisy, smelly colonies on…
Sarah's Species Spotlight: Why are some eggs blue?
Our Wilder Engagement Officer, explores bird eggs and their different shapes, sizes and colours.
Conservation cattle work to bring species back from the brink across Wales
Butterfly populations have been boosted and rare flower species have flourished thanks to The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales’ work to create healthier and more resilient grasslands…
Species
Discover more about our amazing wildlife in the UK! Learn more about the plants and animals on your doorstep.
Great northern diver
This hefty diving bird is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen around the coast or occasionally on large inland lakes.
Northern hay meadow
These beautiful, herb-rich meadows are at their best between late-May and mid-July (after which they are cut for hay, weather permitting). Later, after the haycut, pale fields with geometric…
Dragonflies and Plants at Cors y Llyn
Enjoy a stroll around Cors Y Llyn Nature Reserve. Bronwen Jenkins and Martin Moore will help to identify plants and dragonflies.
Wildlife Trust announces new project to tackle invasive species thanks to Nature Network Fund
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales (WTSWW) has received £926,905 from the Welsh Government’s Nature Network Fund for an exciting, new project tackling one of the biggest threats to…
My rainbow maker
Sarah lives in a beautiful part of Radnorshire and wants to share her magical, mossy waterfall with everyone. Sometimes when the light shines through the spray a rainbow is born. She has a jar…
Hummingbird hawk-moth
The hummingbird hawk-moth migrates to the UK from Southern Europe each year. It can be seen hovering over flowers, feeding with its long proboscis; its wings move so quickly that it 'hums…
Common clubtail
The common clubtail is on the wing in spring and summer. It is an elusive dragonfly that is easiest to see when it first emerges. It can be found along rivers in Southern England and Wales.