Pea-leaf weevil
This small, stripy beetle is one of the most commonly encountered weevils.
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Chwilio
The Elephant In The Room
Late summer is the best time to discover one of the UK’s chunkiest caterpillars, the elephant hawk-moth.
Common centaury
A low-growing plant of sand dunes, heaths and grassy places, Common centaury is in bloom over summer. Look for clusters of pretty, pink, five-petalled flowers.
Waxwing Winters
Discover the bird that’s a favourite amongst birdwatchers, despite the fact that most rarely see one.
Thank you to artist Maggie Brown
Local artist Maggie Brown donates proceeds from a painting inspired by one of our reserves.
Winter moth
One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.
Bladder campion
Bladder campion is so-called for the bladder-like bulge that sites just behind the five-petalled flower - this is actually the fused sepals. Look for it on grasslands, farmland and along hedgerows…
Spotted ray
The spotted ray is one of the smallest species of skate, growing to only 80 cm.
Dock bug
This broad, brown bug can often be seen sitting on dock leaves.
Morel
This unique fungus is one of the most sought after spring fungi of them all.
Green Flag flying at Parc Slip Nature Reserve for the 4th year!
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales’ (WTSWW) Parc Slip Nature Reserve named as one of the country’s best green spaces!
Giant goby
One of the UK’s rarest marine species, this giant of the rocky shore is a very special fish.