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Embracing My Role as the Local Wildlife Sites Officer
I began my role as Local Wildlife Sites (LWS) Officer in January, funded by Powys County Council. Our goal is to increase the number of Local Wildlife Sites in Powys, as the current percentage is…
Archwilio Gilfach - Treftadaeth Bywyd Gwyllt
Reddish buff
A very rare species, this moth is now limited to one site in the UK. Males can be a striking reddish buff in colour.
Cat flea
You are most likely to spot the cat flea if you have pets. It will feed on cats, dogs and people, although it can't live on us. It is a pest and needs to be controlled in the house for the…
Survey volunteering
Gilfach Rangers
Roadside Verges
Water-cress
Water-cress has become so popular as a salad addition that it is now cultivated on a wide scale. In the wild, it grows in shallow, fast-flowing streams and is an indicator of clean water.
Purple hairstreak
The Purple hairstreak is an elusive butterfly with a brilliant purple sheen. It is entirely reliant on oak trees and can be spotted chasing around the treetops in woodlands and parks.
Purple-loosestrife
A tall plant, purple-loosestrife can form dense stands of bright purple flower spikes in wet habitats like reedbeds, fens and marshes.
Purple emperor
The male purple emperor is a stunning butterfly with a brilliant purple sheen. Look for it feeding around the treetops in woodlands, or on damp ground, animal droppings or even carrion in the…
Mussel
The Common mussel is a familiar sight on shores all around the UK and is a favourite food of people, seabirds and starfish alike.
Public statement for Nant Mithil Energy Park
Nant Mithil Energy Park Limited is a subsidiary of Bute Energy Limited. Read our public statement here. Updated 28th April, 2023.