Lesser water boatman
Similar to the Common backswimmer, the Lesser water boatman has oar-like legs to help it swim, but it does not swim upside-down. It is herbivorous and can be found at the surface of ponds, lakes…
Similar to the Common backswimmer, the Lesser water boatman has oar-like legs to help it swim, but it does not swim upside-down. It is herbivorous and can be found at the surface of ponds, lakes…
Duncan helps to manage the pockets of peatland at Bell Crag Flow, near Newcastle. The ancient landscapes that he works on are around 10,000 years old. These sites are great for wildlife but they…
Water butts lower the risks of local flooding and will reduce water bills by conserving the water you already have. They're great for watering the garden, refilling the pond - or even washing…
Wildlife Trust staff and members of the community met at King George V playing fields, Talgarth to launch a new wildlife project called Green Connections Powys.
The event, which involved…
Few of us can contemplate having a wood in our back gardens, but just a few metres is enough to establish this mini-habitat!
Look out for the feathery leaves of Spiked water-milfoil just below the surface of streams, ditches, lakes and ponds; its red flowers emerge from the water in summer. It provides shelter for a…
Green Connections Powys is looking to hire a contractor to investigate opportunities for local collaborations between Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), contractors, farmers, lifestyle…
The starling is a familiar garden visitor that has a beautiful purple-and-green sheen to its black feathers. It is famous for its wintry aerial displays - massive flocks can be seen wheeling over…
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…
Wildlife Volunteers Officer, Phil Ward, explains the importance of citizen science water quality monitoring in the River Wye catchment area.
Large scale drainage in the UK has seen a massive reduction in the range of this sensitive aquatic plant which now only occurs in around 50 sites in England.