Fox moth
The large, fluffy caterpillars of this moth are often seen in summer and early spring.
The large, fluffy caterpillars of this moth are often seen in summer and early spring.
The exotic and beautiful swallowtail is the UK's largest butterfly. A strong flier, residents can be spotted over wetlands in Norfolk during summer. Migrants occasionally appear in southern…
In the spring, birds choose the best locations to build nests, so why not offer them a safe place to settle?
This birch-loving moth can be seen flying on sunny days in early spring.
Living up to its name, the oak apple gall wasp produces growths, or 'galls', on oak twigs that look like little apples. Inside the gall, the larvae of the wasp feed on the host tissues,…
So-named for the silvery-white appearance of its leaves, the White willow can be seen along riverbanks, around lakes and in wet woodlands. Like other willows, it produces catkins in spring.
The Early purple orchid is one of the first orchids to pop up in spring. Look for its pinkish-purple flowers from April, when bluebells still carpet our woodland floors. Its leaves are dark green…
The bright green ring-necked parakeet is an escapee and our only naturalised parrot; its success is likely due to warmer winters. It can be seen in the South East.
We caught up with Chris, our Wilder Engagement Officer to hear more about My Wild Cardiff's recent projects and any events we have to look forward to over Spring.
This black and grey solitary bee takes to the wing in spring, when it can be seen buzzing around burrows in open ground.
The woodland is particularly beautiful in early spring when white patches of wood anemones merge with a yellow carpet of lesser celandines. In late spring bluebells fleck the woodland floor with…