Marsh fritillary
This beautiful butterfly is one of our rarest, now mostly restricted to the western parts of the UK.
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Chwilio
Spiny starfish
Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!
Lace up for nature -The Big Wild Walk returns!
Welsh TV star, Iolo Williams champions The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW)’s Big Wild Walk to raise funds for nature.
Goose barnacle
Goose barnacles often wash up on our shores attached to flotsam after big storms.
Thank you renewal
By renewing your membership with The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales you can continue to join a movement full of people who care about precious wildlife and wild places. From helping to look after over 100 nature reserves to campaigning for the protection of vulnerable wildlife, your money will be used right at the heart of our work.
Upland spring, flush and fen
These tiny habitats, the source of our streams and rivers, are fundamental to the well-being of whole water catchments.
European flounder
Able to camouflage itself to its surroundings, the European flounder is one of our many amazing flatfish!
Soldier beetle
One of our largest soldier beetles, often found on flowers where they hunt other insects.
Royston Jones (1936 - 2023)
Royston (Roy) Jones was the former Chairman of Glamorgan Wildlife Trust, and the first Chair of The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales.
Dowrog Common
An extensive tract of wet and dry heath with pools and fen, in the upper reaches of the River Alun. This diverse site supports over 350 species of flowering plants including the Lesser Butterfly…
How to check your bonfire for hedgehogs
We can all take steps to protect hedgehogs on bonfire night. Follow our 4 steps to make sure you keep hedgehogs safe.
Adder
Our only venomous snake, the shy adder can be spotted basking in the sunshine in woodland glades and on heathlands.