The Elephant In The Room
Late summer is the best time to discover one of the UK’s chunkiest caterpillars, the elephant hawk-moth.
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Chwilio
Llyn Fanod, Bronnant, Ceredigion
Natural upland lake. Aquatic plants, dragonflies. The site forms part of the Cors Llyn Farch a Llyn Fanod SSSI.
Fox moth
The large, fluffy caterpillars of this moth are often seen in summer and early spring.
My connection
Norman has a strong connection to the land, having farmed in the local area for sixty years, and has watched the natural habitats evolve. Most of all he likes being outside in the fresh air, as it…
Red-and-black froghopper
This distinctive bug is often seen basking on low-growing plants in spring and summer.
Shepherd's purse
Shepherd's purse is often considered a 'weed'. It produces a lot of seeds and can be found on cultivated and disturbed land, such as arable fields, tracks and gardens.
Meeting your representatives
Meeting representatives including Members of Parliament, Members of the Senned (Wales), Member of the Scottish Parliament (Scotland) and Member of the Legislative Assembley (Northern Ireland)
Bilberry
Bilberries appear in summer and early autumn and are often turned into jams, pies and sauces...
Large heath
This bog-loving butterfly is mostly found in the north of the UK, where it takes to the wing in summer.
‘Growing Better Connections’ project in north Pembrokeshire
Wildlife Trust volunteers have been actively involved in helping Cwm Arian Renewable Energy’s ‘Growing Better Connections’ project in north Pembrokeshire. Two days were spent planting trees to…
Dingy skipper
The moth-like dingy skipper is a small, grey-brown butterfly of open, sunny habitats like chalk grassland, sand dunes, heathland and waste ground.
Oyster drill
This is a predominantly subtidal species but can be found on the lowest parts of a sheltered rocky shore in summer.