Black-throated diver
The streamlined black-throated diver is a superb swimmer and diver, but not so graceful on land! During the summer, the distinctive black patch on its throat appears, heralding the breeding season…
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Fundraiser for Gilfach Nature Reserve
Radnorshire Wildlife Trust (RWT) has launched their Gilfach Appeal, aimed at raising £50,000 to improve the visitor centre at Gilfach Nature Reserve so that it can become a valuable community…
My timeout
Jessica-Jane Applegate MBE is a Paralympic and World Champion swimmer. She spends so much time training and rushing around from one venue to another, her favourite place is her garden. Here she…
Blog: Start with the Wye
James Hitchcock, Radnorshire Wildlife Trust Chief Executive, details the sorry state of the River Wye and why we need to act now to save it and ensure we restore nature in Wales in the UN's Decade of Ecosystem Restoration.
My world
John has worked in fisheries management for over 25 years. He has seen our waterways at their best – and their worst. He knows firsthand how devastating unhealthy rivers can be for wildlife and…
Timothy
Timothy is a grass of meadows, arable land, waste ground and roadside verges. It is also cultivated as fodder for livestock. Look for slender stems and long, cylindrical flower spikes in summer.…
RWT Warn of Catastrophe in Radnorshire's Rivers if Pollution Continues
Phosphate pollution will continue to kill aquatic life in Radnorshire’s rivers if the authority responsible for protecting them remains under-resourced.
The warning comes from Radnorshire…
Soft brome
Soft brome is a tall, annual grass of roadside verges, waste ground and meadows, and is a 'weed' of arable land. It has long, grey-green leaves and loosely clustered flower spikes.
Alcathoe bat
The Alcathoe bat was 'discovered' in the UK in 2010 when it was confirmed as a separate species to the very similar whiskered and Brandt's bats. Little is known about its range and…
An introduction to Celtic rainforests in Wales
Celtic rainforests, ancient and biodiverse woodlands, still survive in parts of Wales, though they once covered much more of the land. Despite threats like deforestation, climate change, and…
Little grebe
The little grebe is a fantastic diver, but to help it swim underwater, its feet are placed towards the back of its body, making it rather clumsy on land. It only really comes ashore to breed.
My passion
I am a marketing and communications assistant for the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. My role involves managing the social media pages and website, and even taking a lead on marine comms for the…