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Common rosefinch

The common rosefinch is a rare visitor to the UK, usually passing through in autumn.

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Gwirfoddoli

Each volunteer makes a big difference in looking after the precious places around South and West Wales. Get involved – protect wildlife, have fun, get fit and meet people who share your interests! 
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Future Fisheries

The aim of the project is to champion a low impact, profitable fishing industry in Wales where marine wildlife also thrives.
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Christmas Gift List

'Tis the season - we have put together a Christmas Gift List on offer via our online shop and the Welsh Wildlife Centre Gift Shop! Get UK orders in by the 17th of December for delivery before…

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Grey squirrel

The grey squirrel was introduced into the UK in the 1800s. It provides an easy encounter with wildlife for many people, but can be damaging to woodlands and has contributed to the decline of the…

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Lady fern

One of the prettiest hardy ferns, the lady fern is delicate and lacy, with ladder-like foliage. It makes a good garden fern, providing attractive cover for wildlife.

Volunteer Opportunity

Skokholm Island Long-term Volunteering 2025

Each season we invite four volunteers to come to Skokholm and help the Wardens manage the island and monitor its wildlife. Applications are now open for 2025.

Habitat

Biogenic reefs

Hard structures created by living creatures, biogenic reefs provide a home for a variety of marine life.

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Top 5 Father’s Day Gifts

Save the date – June 19th - Father’s Day is on its way! We have put together a top 5 list of the most essential gift purchases on offer via our online shop and the Welsh Wildlife Centre Gift Shop…

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Planaria

Planaria are flatworms in the phylum Platyhelminthes with amazing regeneration abilities giving them the title 'immortal under the edge of a knife'. There are many different species that…

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Long-tailed duck

This dainty seaduck is a winter visitor to our coasts, particularly in northern and eastern Scotland.