Welsh Wildlife to spot in April
Spring has sprung! Here are 5 species to look out for in April!
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Chwilio
Crëyr glas
Chwiliwch am yr adar tal, gydag edrychiad cynhanes yma, yn sefyll yn dal fel delwau ar lan pyllau a llynnoedd, yn meddwl am eu pryd bwyd nesaf.
Nightjar
The easiest way to find out if the nocturnal and well-camouflaged nightjar is about is to listen out for its distinctive 'churring' call at dusk. A summer visitor, it is most numerous in…
Pike
Famously predatory, the long, slender pike will lurk among the vegetation of a river or lake, bursting out with ferocious speed to catch its prey. Look out for it across the UK.
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.
Remembering David Saunders MBE
We are sad to report the passing of David Saunders MBE in October 2023. David moved to Pembrokeshire in 1960 and was appointed first warden of Skomer Island, when it was declared a National…
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…
Tall melilot
Tall melilot was introduced into the UK as a fodder crop, but has now become naturalised. It displays golden, pea-like flowers on tall spikes, which are followed by black, hairy seed pods.
Meadow buttercup
Meadow buttercup is a tall and stately buttercup, with buttery-yellow flowers that pepper meadows, pastures, gardens and parks with little drops of sunshine.
Gift Aid
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Pride at The Wildlife Trusts
Jayke Forshaw, Out for Nature co-chair, shares his perspective on Pride.
Common puffball
This common fungus puffs out clouds of spores when it's mature.