Lesser water-parsnip
Look out for the white, umbrella-like flower heads of lesser water-parsnip along the shallow margins of ditches, ponds, lakes and rivers. When crushed, it does, indeed, smell like parsnip!
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#WILDFundraiser GREAT Skomer swim!
On Wednesday 3rd August Trust supporters David Astins and Amanda Love will attempt to swim around Skomer Island off the Pembrokeshire Coast to raise funds for the Wildlife Trust’s vital…
Arable fields
Most arable fields are large, featureless monocultures devoid of wildlife, but here and there are smaller fields and tucked away corners that are farmed less intensively, or are managed…
Sightings update
Living Seas volunteer Dave spotted eight dolphins including three calves travelling and foraging across the bay. It was also a great survey for birds with sightings of gannets and this beautiful…
Black2Nature take on Skomer Island
Black2Nature visited Skomer Island this summer to explore the island and learn about it's inhabitants.
Sparrowhawk
The sparrowhawk is a small bird of prey that can be found in all kinds of habitats and often visits gardens looking for its prey - small birds like finches, tits and sparrows.
Woolly thistle
Look for the round, cottony, purple flower heads of the Woolly thistle on chalk and limestone grasslands in summer. It is mainly found in Southern England.
Do a litter pick or beach clean!
Be a wildlife saviour and do a litter pick or beach clean!
Towns and gardens
The green spaces of our towns and gardens bring nature into our daily lives, brightening our mornings with birdsong and the busy buzzing of bees. Together, the UK's gardens are larger than…
Norway spruce
The Norway spruce was introduced into the UK from Scandinavia in the 16th century. It is familiar to us all as the 'original' Christmas tree and displays hanging, reddish-brown, oblong…
Brecon Local Group Goes Wild
Brecon Local Group had a stunning day for their Go Wild for Wildlife family fun day in the grounds of Brecon Cathedral and in Priory Wood on 1st August.
Common brittlestar
This large brittlestar can be found in rockpools around much of the UK, but be gentle - its arms are very brittle and will break off if disturbed.