Polecat
Known for its bandit-like appearance, the polecat was once so persecuted it was on the brink of extinction in the UK. Thankfully, numbers are now increasing in rural Wales and parts of England.…
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Conservation in Carmarthen: Rhos Cefn Bryn and Cors Goch Updates
Our Reserve Officer and volunteers have been busy over winter working to improve the habitat at Rhos Cefn Bryn and Cors Goch for some of our rarest species.
Slate Painting
Create a natural memento of your visit to our nature reserve by painting on slate or a pebble.
Slate Painting
Create a natural memento of your visit to our nature reserve by painting on slate or a pebble.
Meadow brown
One of our most common butterflies, the meadow brown can be spotted on grasslands, and in gardens and parks, often in large numbers. There are four subspecies of meadow brown.
Shoveler
Living up to its name, the shoveler has a large and distinctive shovel-like bill which it uses to feed at the surface of the water. It breeds in small numbers in the UK, but is widespread in…
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…
Nature Scavenger Hunt!
Come along and bring the family for a gentle walk and scavenger hunt at our stunning Taf Fechan Reserve!
Summer at the Welsh Wildlife Centre
Join us for a fun-filled summer holiday at the Welsh Wildlife Centre. Take part in hands-on activities, enjoy the Teifi Marshes nature reserve, and learn about our wonderful Welsh Wildlife.
Get involved
From visiting a nature reserve to joining a guided walk, volunteering or fundraising, there are loads of ways you can get outside and help look after yourself, experience local wildlife and work to help nature.
Common cockchafer
This large, brown beetle can be seen swarming around streetlights in spring. They live underground as larvae for years and emerge as adults often in large numbers. Listen for their characteristic…
Common scoter
The common scoter has suffered large declines in the UK, threatening its survival here. Look out for this duck feeding at sea in winter when its numbers are bolstered by migrating birds.