Hairy-footed flower bee
The hairy-footed flower bee can be seen in gardens and parks in spring and summer, visiting tubular flowers like red dead-nettle and comfrey. As its name suggests, it has long, orange hairs on its…
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Lords-and-ladies
Look for the unusual flowers of lords-and-ladies in spring woodlands: a pale green sheath surrounds a spike of tiny, yellow flowers. This spike eventually forms a familiar, short stalk of striking…
1 in 4 : Team Wilder
Goal 2 of the Wildlife Trust's strategy; engaging and inspiring people to take positive action for wildlife, through the Team Wilder approach.
Sand dunes
Sand dunes are places of constant change and movement. Wander through them on warm summer days for orchids, bees and other wildlife, or experience the forces of nature behind their creation - the…
People's Choice Award for Parc Slip!
Public chooses Parc Slip in awards to recognise UK’s best green spaces!
Rocky reefs
The nooks and crannies of rocky reefs are swimming with wildlife, from tiny fish to colourful anemones. When shoreline rocks are exposed by the low tide, the rockpools that form are a refuge for…
Wetlands
Healthy wetlands store carbon and slow the flow of water, cleaning it naturally and reducing flood risk downstream. They support an abundance of plant life, which in turn provide perfect shelter,…
Meet Our New Field Assistant, Ellie
I am excited to be starting a placement year with the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales where I will be working as part of the Engagement Team as a Field Assistant.
My spa day
For Lucy, the wind and salty spray of the Atlantic Ocean is more relaxing than any spa treatment and being surrounded by amazing wildlife, like Common Dolphins, Minke Whales and Harbour Porpoise…
Big Wild Walk
The Wildlife Trusts' annual fundraising challenge!
Return to Skomer Island.. and our LIVE web cameras!
Our Skomer Island team are back for the 2022 season! Already greeted with auks on the cliffs, and impressive show from the aurora borealis and lots of work to do, we spoke to Skomer Warden,…
My wellbeing
My wild life started before I was old enough to walk, being regularly taken by my mother across the Epsom Downs to enjoy fresh air. Moving to rural Staffordshire aged 3, I was incredibly lucky to…