An update from the Trusts in Wales, June 23
The Wildlife Trusts across Wales have been busy with plenty of campaigns, appeals, project work, reserve management and much more! Get a taste of what they have been up to right here.
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Where the Rivers Sing: Protecting Wales’ Lifeblood
A blog written by our ambassador for Saint Davids Day about rivers and their connection to the welsh landscape, heritage and biodiversity.
Violet coral
The branching, finger-like projections of this fungus give it the appearance of an underwater coral. Its striking colour and form make it easy to spot, but it is scarce in the UK.
Hornet robberfly
With black-and-yellow markings, the Hornet robberfly looks like its namesake, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it perches in the open, waiting for its…
Spiked shieldbug
The spiked shieldbug has fearsome shoulder projections or 'spikes' and a predatory nature. This brown bug feeds on caterpillars and other insects in woodlands and on heathlands.
Strandline Searching
We recently took some of our trainees on a trip to the Llŷn Peninsula to take part in North Wales Wildlife Trust's traineeship for the day. This gave our trainees the chance to take part in…
The Future of Warwick House
Warwick House has served us well over the years and was a very kind gift to Radnorshire Wildlife Trust. But we must prepare for the future and adapt to the current challenges we face.
Narcissus bulb fly
With ginger hairs, dark banding and a cream tail, the Narcissus bulb fly looks like a bumble bee, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it searches for…
Dredging up the past – why have we stopped dredging rivers?
There is one question that comes up time and time again as I meet people as part of the Wilder Lugg project – why do we not dredge the rivers anymore? And it is a valid question; dredging was once…
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Reflections on COP26
As we begin a new year and step forward into the post-COP space, here are a few reflections from the perspective of naturalist and photographer, Ben Porter, on the happenings of the COP26 climate…
Brimstone
One of the joys of a spring day is watching a fluttering, lemon-yellow brimstone alight on a flower - an early sign that the seasons are changing. It is commonly spotted in gardens, woodland and…