Planting seagrass seeds

Bron showing school children a crab shell

Greg running a stand at the Eisteddfod

A group of young people examine their beach finds after a walk on the beach

Our Marine Futures interns have had a busy few months travelling around Wales with 'Y Môr a Ni' to celebrate new ways of learning about the ocean. In their final blog they reflect on their last three months on the project 💙

Read it here 👉 www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/living-...

Fantastic news! 💚

Greenfinch perched on a metal loop, by Amy Lewis

A new review has highlighted the hazards of feeding our garden birds. It finds strong evidence that bird feeding promotes the spread of diseases which has caused serious declines in our populations of greenfinches and chaffinches. Find out how you can help halt the spread 👉 bit.ly/FeedingBirdsSafely

A bittern (bird) walks across a wetland surrounded by blades of green grass, by Jamie Hall

Have you heard the boom of a bittern?

During the breeding season male bitterns make a deep, foghorn-like booming sound which can be heard up to two miles away!

Find out more 👉
www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/.../her.../b...

📷 Jamie Hall

Welcome back to our breeding pair of ospreys at Llyn Brenig this week!

We're excited to be following their progress and watching the livecam footage 💚👉 www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/days-out/osp...

Rinsing a katak to prevent the spread of invasive species.

Cleaning shoes using water and a brush after a walk to prevent the spread of invasive species.

A person sites in a camp chair whilst another person washes their shoes in a red bucket to remove invasive species and prevent them from spreading.

Two people at an event stand smile for the camera. Beside them is a banner saying Check Clean Dry.

Every time we move between natural spaces we risk spreading invasive species. Remember to:
🚫 Check your boots, boats, nets, and kit
🚫 Clean everything with fresh water
🚫 Dry it fully before heading somewhere new

Learn more 👉 northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/biosecurity

#CheckCleanDry #GBNNSS #INNS

An old Coca Cola can with a faded label and covered in rust. It's clearly been in the sand dunes for a long time. Taken by NWWT staff.

The beach at Morfa Bychan Nature Reserve by Damien Hughes

This Coca Cola can has remained buried in the sand dunes at our Morfa Bychan Nature Reserve since the late 1970s to early 80s. "DISPOSE OF PROPERLY" and "PLEASE DON'T LITTER" remain imprinted on the top of the can - a reminder to keep our environment clean 👉https://bit.ly/LitterPickTips

Cofrestru i bleidleisio Cofrestrwch i bleidleisio er mwyn cymryd rhan mewn etholiadau yn y DU. Mae'n cynnwys sut i ymuno â'r gofrestr etholiadol a sut i ddiweddaru eich cyfeiriad ar y gofrestr.

Ydach chi bod wedi cofrestru i bleidleisio? ❎

etholiadau'r Senedd sydd ar ddod ar 7 Mai 2026. Gwiriwch eich statws cofrestru heddiw ac anogwch ffrindiau a theulu i wneud yr un peth.

‼️Cofrestrwch erbyn 11:59pm ar 20 Ebrill 2026
www.gov.uk/cofrestru-i-...

Bilingual voting poster which says 'Mae natur yn hanfodol: Pleidleisiwch gyda natue mewn golwg yr etholiad Seneddol hwn' in Welsh and 'Nature matters: vote with nature in mind this Senedd election' in English. It has an image of a swimming grey seal looking at the camera on the bottom right side.

Are you registered to vote? ❎

For the first time in Wales, all residents aged 16+ will be able to vote in the upcoming Senedd elections on 7 May 2026. Check your registration status today and encourage friends and family to do the same.

‼️Register by 20 April 2026
www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

A frog half submerged in a pond surrounded by frog spawn by Luke Massey/2020VISION

The cover and some of the page content of the Wild About Gardens Ponds booklet, English version.

The cover and some of the page content of the Wild About Gardens Ponds booklet, Welsh version.

A close-up picture of frog spawn by Katrina Martin/2020VISION

At this time of year frogs are busy laying their eggs in shallow water. Ponds are a great way to provide them with the habitat they need, so why not take the plunge? 💚

Read our pond-making tips or learn more with our free booklet ⬇️
www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/WildlifeGardening/wildlife-ponds

We're so excited to see the ospreys back at Llyn Brenig soon! Best of luck to them on the rest of their journey 💚

A meeting with interesting trees at @northwaleswt.bsky.social Nantporth NR.

Saw some of the World's 30 Menai Whitebeams (Aria arvonicola) this week, a Critically Endangered plant, nearly all of which are at risk from rising sea levels. Two are lost each year - this may be next...

#WildFlowerHour

Primrose by Zsuzsanna Bird

Bluebells by Neil Aldridge

Cowslip by Guy Edwardes/2020VISION

Wood anemone by Philip Precey

Spotting signs of spring 💚

As we welcome the spring season, wildflowers are beginning to blossom. Why not see how many spring flowers can you find using our spotter's guide? 🌼

👉www.wildlifewatch.org.uk/sites/default/files/2022-02/Spring%20flowers.jpg

Red kite by Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography

Sparrowhawk by Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography

Buzzard by Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography

Hen harrier by Mark Hamblin/2020VISION

As we look ahead to spring, we're also looking forward to watching the displays of birds of prey - one of the highlights of the season. 💚

Read more: www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/thewildlifetrusts/skydancing

Nature Counts survey group preparing for the walk, by NWWT staff.

Water ladybird tucked into the alder catkin, by NWWT staff.

Nature Counts survey participants examining a tree, by NWWT staff.

During a winter tree ID walk with our Nature Counts survey group, one of our eagle-eyed volunteers spotted something hiding in the alder catkin. Upon closer inspection in turned out to be an uncommon water ladybird - a first for this reserve! They're known for changing colours seasonally.🐞

Croeso i'n holl ddilynwyr newydd! Ymddiriedolaeth Natur Gogledd Cymru ydym ni, elusen bywyd gwyllt ar lawr gwlad sydd wedi ymrwymo i adferiad natur a dod â gwerth bywyd gwyllt i gymunedau lleol. Dysgwch fwy: www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/cy

The lagoon at Llyn Celanedd Nature Reserve, surrounded by trees in leaf by NWWT Staff.

Welcome to all our new followers! We are North Wales Wildlife Trust, a grassroots wildlife charity committed to nature's recovery and bringing the value of wildlife to local communities. Find out more: www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk

A picture of Lindsay Thomas smiling at the camera in front of trees and a bright blue sky.

We’re excited to welcome Lindsay Thomas as the new Chief Executive of North Wales Wildlife Trust, starting in April. She joins us at a pivotal time for nature recovery, climate resilience and community wellbeing across North Wales. 💚

Read more: bit.ly/LTCEO

Swift flying into a swift box by Nick Upton

We're working with @bangoruniversity.bsky.social and @btocymru.bsky.social to map swifts and swift boxes in North Wales! You can help by recording swift sightings: cofnod.org.uk/projects/swift-recovery
Or email hrb21gsx@bangor.ac.uk with the location of swift boxes. Please submit records by 31 March

Historic moment for Welsh beavers | North Wales Wildlife Trust The Wildlife Trusts in Wales and Beaver Trust warmly welcome new Welsh Government legislation recognising the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) as a native species and granting it protected status – a ma...

Great news! From today the Eurasian #beaver is a protected species & recognised as a native species in Wales! 💚

Thank you @huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social & @joycewatson.org.uk, our Species Champion for Beavers, for helping this day to become a reality!
🎉 @beaverafanc.bsky.social

bit.ly/4uecbMa

Volunteers waist deep in the pond removing the excess growth of reeds, NWWT

Our volunteers have been working hard to clear some of the reeds at our Big Pool Wood Nature Reserve. Left unmanaged, reeds will dominate a pond so we aim for partial removal to help create a habitat mosaic and improve its value for wildlife. 💚

Learn more about Big Pool Wood 👉 bit.ly/BigPoolWoodNR

Fantastic photos! 🤩

Beaver showing its orange teeth by Nick Upton/Cornwall Wildlife Trust

Did you know that beavers have orange teeth? 🦫

And no, it’s not because they don’t brush them! The enamel in their teeth actually contains iron which they get from their food and this gives them the strength to gnaw through wood. 🪵

Learn more 👉
www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/.../mammals/beaver

Heather, Lisa Toth

Hawthorn, Lisa Toth

Beech, Lisa Toth

Water avens, Lee Schofield

Getting the garden ready 🌱

It's almost time to start planting seeds for spring! To help you decide which plants to grow, which to avoid and more, we've developed a new multi-media Gardeners' Toolkit. 💚

Explore the Toolkit 👉
northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/gardeners-toolkit

Our #Shoresearch volunteers have been learning to identify bristleworms and bivalves with our friends at Amgueddfa Cymru. They'll help us gather data to better understand our seas. 💙 Learn more about Shoresearch👉northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/livingseas/shoresearch-intertidal-citizen-science-surveys

A busy few weeks travelling up and down Wales, but great to be able to take part in a #marinetaxonomyroadshow with @amgueddfacymru.bsky.social and @northwaleswt.bsky.social to deliver taxonomic drawing and polychaete identification courses

Also known as 'Brân Coesgoch' in Welsh (literally translates as red-legged crow 💚
www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife-exp...

Wren chicks at feeding time by Bob Coyle

Spring is on its way, and the bird nesting season will start soon! Most bird species nest between March and August so it's time to plan any works that may affect hedges, trees or woodlands before the birds nest! 💚

Find more ways to help the birds 👉 northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/homes-wildlife

Thank you, this is such a lovely idea! 💚

The large roots of a phoenix oak tree

Our Coed Crafnant Nature Reserve is full of trees like this majestic oak. Known as phoenix trees, they continue to grow even after blowing over in a storm. 💚

Find out more about Coed Crafnant ⬇️ northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/coed-crafnant-nature-reserve