Coniferous plantation
Dark and brooding from a distance, the strong geometric lines and monotonous rows of uniformly sized trees can jar the eye and seem devoid of wildlife. But venture within and open ride edges,…
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Chwilio
Bluebell
In April and May, our ancient woodlands are awash with the much-loved, nodding heads of the bluebell. Millions of bulbs can exist in just one wood, giving rise to the 'blue carpets' that…
Heathland and moorland
These wild, open landscapes stretch over large areas and are most often found in uplands. Although slow to awaken in spring, by late summer heathland can be an eye-catching purple haze of heather…
Stone curlew
Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.
2020 Ringing
We Have Two Boys! Tywi (Blue KC7) and Teifi (Blue KC6)
Yellowhammer
Like many of our farmland birds, the yellowhammer has declined in number in recent years. Spot this bright yellow bird singing from the top of a bush or fence, or in a mixed-species flock in…
Knot grass
A common moth across most of the UK. The large, hairy caterpillars are often seen in late summer.
Mediterranean gull
Once a rare visitor to the UK, this striking gull is now found nesting here in large colonies.
Common sunstar
This large starfish looks just like the sun, with 10-12 arms spreading outwards like rays.
Ringing 2021
We Have a Boy and a Girl! Welcome Dysynni (Blue 490) and Ystwyth (Blue 491)
Two Ospreys, a Flounder, a Kite and No Fools
Blue 24 Defends Her Catch from Blue 5F and a Red Kite Joins In
Edible sea urchin
This large round urchin is sometimes found in rockpools, recognisable by its pink spiky shell (known as a test).