Swallow
Look out for the swallow performing great aerial feats as it catches its insect-prey on the wing. You may also see it perching on a wire, or roosting in a reedbed, as it makes its way back to…
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Red ant
Turn over large stones or paving slabs in the garden and you are likely to find a red ant colony. This medium-sized ant can deliver a painful sting, so be careful! In summer, winged adults swarm…
Harbour porpoise
Despite being a little shy, these amazing marine mammals can be spotted close to shore in shallow waters. If you do get close, keep an eye out for the loud ‘chuff’ noise they make as they come to…
RWT Traineeships
Are you passionate about protecting wildlife and tackling climate change? Well, our voluntary traineeship might be for you!
Our part-time trainee scheme enables people with no previous experience or qualifications to join our team and our volunteers, to develop hands-on practical experience, campaigning and digital communication experience, and vital professional skills to help take that first step to a career in conservation. Please be aware that this is a voluntary role.
There's no age-limit - whether you're a career-changer or fresh out of university, if you're passionate about developing the skills needed for a career in conservation, this might be for you!
Our part-time trainee scheme enables people with no previous experience or qualifications to join our team and our volunteers, to develop hands-on practical experience, campaigning and digital communication experience, and vital professional skills to help take that first step to a career in conservation. Please be aware that this is a voluntary role.
There's no age-limit - whether you're a career-changer or fresh out of university, if you're passionate about developing the skills needed for a career in conservation, this might be for you!
Cushion star
It's easy to see where this small starfish got its name, it really does look like a little star-shaped cushion. Keep an eye out under rocks next time you're rockpooling for this little…
30 Days Wild
Can you do one thing a day throughout the whole of June? We believe you can! Take part.
Mallard
The much-loved mallard is our most familiar duck, found across town and country. If you're feeding the ducks please don't feed them bread - it's not good for them! Instead, they…
Common cuttlefish
Cuttlefish are related to squids and octopuses – a group of molluscs known as cephalopods. You may have seen the chalky internal shell, called a cuttlebone washed up on beaches around the UK.…
Common earwig
Despite popular belief, and its name (from the Old English for 'ear beetle'), the Common earwig will not crawl into your ear while you sleep - it much prefers a nice log or stone pile!…
Pink sea fan
Did you know we have colourful corals in UK seas? Pink sea fans are a type of horny coral - related to the sea fans found in the tropics. Don't be fooled by their name though, pink sea fans…
7-spot ladybird
One of our most common ladybirds, the black-on-red markings of the 7-spot ladybird are very familiar. Ladybirds are a gardeners best friend as they eat insects that love to nibble on garden plants…
Save the Wye - Beyond the Welsh Borders
If you live outside of Wales, you can still support our campaigning efforts to save the Wye, as well as improve rivers across the whole of the UK!