House sparrow
The house sparrow is a familiar, streaky brown bird of towns, parks and gardens. Males sport a grey cap and black bib, the size of which indicates their status.
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Nextdoor Nature - April Update
Find out how communities in Swansea have been helping wildlife to thrive on their doorstep!
Meet the team - Bea
Hi, my name is Bea! I joined The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales as the Marine Conservation Intern at Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre (CBMWC) in April. I was a seasonal volunteer…
Flat periwinkle
These little sea snails are found amongst the seaweed on rocky shores around much of the UK. They come in lots of different colours, from bright yellow to chequered brown!
Spiral wrack
This brown seaweed lives high up on rocky shores, just below the high water mark. Its blades are usually twisted, giving it the name Spiral Wrack.
Meet Our Retail Manager, Greg
Hello everyone, my name is Greg and I’m the Retail Manager at The Welsh Wildlife Centre in Cilgerran.
Pryf copyn tŷ cawraidd
Mae’r pryf copyn tŷ cawraidd yn un o'n infertebrata cyflymaf ni, yn rhedeg hyd at hanner metr yr eiliad. Mae'r pryf copyn mawr, brown yma’n troelli gwe sy'n debyg i gynfasau ac yn…
Send a 'letter to the Editor'
Sending letters 'to the Editor' of local newspapers is another great way to speak up for wildlife.
From Paving Slabs to Paradise
Hugh shares his thriving wildlife garden and how he's taking action on his doorstep.
Chwilen y bwm
Gellir gwełd y chwilod mawr, brown yma’n heidio o amgylch golau stryd yn y gwanwyn. Maen nhw’n byw o dan y ddaear fel larfa am flynyddoedd ac wedyn yn dod allan fel oedolion, mewn niferoedd mawr…
Tree sparrow
A scarce and declining bird, the tree sparrow can be spotted on farmland and in woodlands; it is not an urban bird in the UK. It has a brown cap and black cheek-spots, unlike the similar house…
Wood white
This dainty white butterfly is now only found in a few parts of Britain, where it flutters slowly through woodland clearings.