February 2025 Winter Bird Walk - Usk Reservoir
A steady walk around Usk Reservoir to look out for birds which spend the winter in Brecknock with expert Andrew King.
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Bird's-nest orchid
The Bird's-nest orchid gets its name from its nest-like tangle of roots. Unlike other green plants, it doesn’t get its energy from sunlight. Instead, it grows as a parasite on tree roots, so…
January 2025 Winter Bird Walk - Llangasty
A gentle walk around Llangorse Lake to look out for birds which spend the winter in Brecknock with local expert and wildlife enthusiast Mark Spirito.
Parc Slip Heritage Audio Tour
Welcome to the Parc Slip Heritage Audio Trail! Step back in time with our unique experience.
Green Flag flying at Parc Slip Nature Reserve for the 4th year!
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales’ (WTSWW) Parc Slip Nature Reserve named as one of the country’s best green spaces!
Common bird's-foot-trefoil
Common bird's-foot-trefoil has a vareity of names that conjure up some interesting images: 'Eggs and Bacon', for instance! Its small, yellow, slipper-like flowers can be seen in all…
New Year Walk up Pen-y-Crug
New Year Walk led by our Brecon WTSWW Wildlife officer, Pauline Hill. Fresh air, views and wildlife to start the year.
Be Our Guest - Parc Slip Visitor Centre and Café is Now Open!
We are delighted to announce that our Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW) Parc Slip Visitor Centre and Café opened its doors after almost two years of being closed on Saturday 29th…
Meet Our New Conservation Officer, Josie
I am the new Conservation Officer and it has been a fantastic first few months working for WTSWW. My role involves working all across WTSWW's range (from Aberystwyth down to Cardiff!)
New Mini Wetland for Carmel Nature Reserve!
The new pond complex at Carmel Nature Reserve was designed specifically for wildlife. We created four ponds of different depths and surface areas to increase the range of wildlife attracted to the…
How to build a bird box
With natural nesting sites in decline, adding a nestbox to your garden can make all the difference to your local birds.
How to clean nestboxes and bird feeders
Nestboxes can harbour parasites so it is good practice to take them down at the end of the season and give them a clean. Likewise it is important to keep bird feeders clean to stop the spread of…