Slender groundhopper
This stocky relative of grasshoppers is found on damp ground close to water.
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Whirligig beetle
Ever wondered what that little black dot whirling in circles on the top of the water of a pond is? Those are whirligig beetles! Often seen shooting across the water surface on the hunt for its…
My gateway
John has been attending the Recovery Project at Idle Valley Nature Reserve for three years. After being diagnosed with dyslexia and getting bullied for several years at school, he was left with…
Connecting the Future - Nature Reserve Highlights
WTSWW’s ‘Connecting the Future’ project has allowed the Trust to invest in essential infrastructure work and equipment to enable them to maintain and enhance their valuable sites in south and west Wales so that they can continue to operate as key components in the Welsh nature network.
Ring-necked parakeet
The bright green ring-necked parakeet is an escapee and our only naturalised parrot; its success is likely due to warmer winters.
Nature Network Project Update December 2022
Our Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW) Nature Networks project has made fantastic progress over the past few months! Here is an update on all the conservation, research and habitat…
Reflections: how heatwaves and drought have impacted wildlife conservation this season
This summer, Wales has faced exceptionally low rainfall and intense heatwaves. Our Communications Officer, Maddy, spoke with our team to find out how it has impacted their work and the wildlife on…
Little egret
The elegant little egret was once a rare visitor to our shores, but can now regularly be spotted around the coastline of England and Wales. Look out for its beautiful neck plumes that herald the…
AmazonSmile UK – Make a difference with your shopping!
Sign up to AmazonSmile and you can support our vital conservation work and important research as you shop, at no extra cost to yourself! You simply need to make the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW) your Amazon Smile charity of choice.
Accessibility
www.wildlifetrusts.org strives to ensure that its services are accessible to people with disabilities.
Chalk rivers
Cool, crystal-clear waters flow over gravelly beds, streaming through white-flowered water-crowfoot and watercress in serene lowland landscapes.
Summer Holidays at the Welsh Wildlife Centre
At the Welsh Wildlife Centre we have an exciting range of outdoor nature activities and indoor craft events to keep you happy, whatever the weather, during the summer holidays. Starting on 26th…