Little tern
Found around our coasts during the breeding season, the little tern is a diminutive seabird. Despite its size, it performs remarkable aerial courtship displays.
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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…
Code Of Conduct: Seabirds, Seals and Cetaceans
Seabirds and seas leaving their breeding grounds is a common and sad consequence of disturbance. But it is avoidable by following a few simple rules.
Great crested newt
With its prominent, wavy crest, the great crested newt, also known as the 'warty newt', looks like a mini dinosaur! This protected species favours clean ponds during the breeding season…
Palmate newt
The palmate newt looks similar to the smooth newt, but favours shallow pools on acidic soils like heathlands. During the breeding season, males grow distinctive black webbing on their hind feet.…
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales secures vital Shared Prosperity Funding to enhance key attractions
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW) is thrilled to announce significant improvements to three of its key attractions, made possible by successful funding through the UK Government’s…
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…
Shipwreck on Skokholm
Lisa Morgan, Head of Islands and Marine, discusses the recent shipwreck on Skokholm Island and how incidents like this put seabirds at risk.
My neighbourhood
Sir David Attenborough has travelled the world in search of wildlife and wild spaces. But much closer to home, he can explore the hidden woodland at Crane Park Island, discover flying stag beetles…
Living Seas Youth Forum
Discover more about our fintastic Living Seas Youth Forum!
Go WILD this October at the Welsh Wildlife Centre
Join us at the Welsh Wildlife Centre this October for a month filled with exciting events and activities that celebrate the beauty of nature and the spirit of the season. We can't wait to…
My calling
Living in the rocky uplands of mid Wales, Emma regularly walks her farm checking not only on the livestock but seeing the seasonal changes in the wildlife and landscape too. The upland habitats of…