Little stint
This tiny wading bird is most often seen in autumn, feeding on the muddy margins of wetlands.
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Running for a Wilder Pentwyn
On Saturday the 25th of March, Radnorshire Wildlife Trusts’ Ambassador Ben Porter will be joining forces with his good friend and insect expert Will Hawkes in an attempt to run 65km across…
Lowland mixed oak and ash wood
Lowland mixed oak and ash woods include the iconic bluebell woods so central to our notion of British woodland. Mostly quite small and bounded by ancient banks, they are full of history. At their…
Black-and-yellow longhorn beetle
This brightly-coloured beetle is often found feeding on flowers on warm days in late spring and summer.
Brown hairstreak
The brown hairstreak is an elusive butterfly that spends much of its time in the treetops feeding on aphid honeydew.
Mediterranean gull
Once a rare visitor to the UK, this striking gull is now found nesting here in large colonies.
Scarlet tiger
This beautiful moth is often found resting on leaves, though it does also fly during the day.
Common octopus
The common octopus is a highly intelligent, active predator. It even has a secret weapon - special glands produce a venom that it uses to incapacitate its prey!
Ocean quahog
This large burrowing bivalve, also known as the Icelandic cyprine, is found on sandy seabeds around much of the UK. It is the longest-lived animal known to man, with one individual found to be 507…
New Local Wildlife Sites Discovered in Radnorshire!
Radnorshire Wildlife Trusts (RWT) are reflecting on a successful year of surveying and inspiring collaborations that have strengthened local conservation efforts through their Local Wildlife Sites…
Selfheal
Selfheal is a low-growing, creeping plant that likes the short turf of grasslands, roadside verges or even lawns. Its clusters of violet flowers appear in summer.
Red-tailed mason bee
Also known as the two-coloured mason bee, this beautiful bee is famous for nesting in old snail shells.