My motivation
I’m Libby, and I’m currently completing a research development internship in sustainable aquaculture (basically farming in water) at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in Oban. In…
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Chwilio
Cyngor ar Fywyd Gwyllt
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Calaminarian grassland
This is a strange, sparse habitat of grassland growing on old mining tracks and slag heaps, on river gravels and naturally exposed metal-rich soils in the mountains. Only the toughest metal-loving…
Ystlum lleiaf
Mae’r ystlum lleiaf cyffredin mor fach fel ei fod yn gallu ffitio mewn bocs matsys! Er gwaethaf ei faint, mae’n gallu bwyta 3,000 o bryfed bob nos yn rhwydd; chwiliwch amdano’n gwibio o amgylch yr…
How to make a log shelter
Log piles are perfect hiding places for insects, providing a convenient buffet for frog, birds, and hedgehogs too!
Cwningen
Mae pawb wrth eu bodd yn gweld cwningod yn sboncio drwy laswellt tal wrth fynd am dro yng nghefn gwlad. Mae’n olygfa gyffredin ond mae bob amser yn bleser gweld eu hwynebau chwilfrydig yn codi i’r…
A lasting legacy for wildlife
Asked to comment on how legacies have helped the Trust, Edmund Hayward, our Hon Sec who has long overseen the management of legacies for the Trust, responded:
Jack snipe
This well-camouflaged wader is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen feeding on wetlands with a distinctive bobbing motion.
Water rail
From grunts and groans, to 'purring' and 'piglet squealing', the water rail is more often heard than it is seen! This shy bird lives in reedbeds and wetlands, hiding among the…
Common cockchafer
This large, brown beetle can be seen swarming around streetlights in spring. They live underground as larvae for years and emerge as adults often in large numbers. Listen for their characteristic…
Orange underwing
This birch-loving moth can be seen flying on sunny days in early spring.
Lumpsucker
This funny-looking fish certainly won't be winning any beauty pageants, but it's a real contender for Father of the Year!