Sand eel
Sand eels are a hugely important part of our marine ecosystem. In fact, the fledgling success of our breeding seabirds entirely depends on them.
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Chwilio
Wildlife Trusts Wales calls for fresh thinking about the country’s nature crisis
One in six species in Wales is in danger of extinction
Broad-leaved helleborine
A tall orchid of woodland and scrub, the broad-leaved helleborine has greenish, purple-tinged flowers that look a little 'drooping'. Strongly veined, oval leaves spiral around its stem…
Giant goby
One of the UK’s rarest marine species, this giant of the rocky shore is a very special fish.
Common eelgrass
This seagrass species is a kind of flowering plant that lives beneath the sea, providing an important habitat for many rare and wonderful species.
My favourite show
Ben keeps a diary of all the wildlife that he spots. He challenges himself to see new species: if he finds something that he doesn’t recognise, he takes a photograph so that he can look it up.
December moth
This fluffy moth is one of the few species that fly in winter.
Corkwing wrasse
One of the most striking and beautiful reef species found in the UK!
Giant hogweed
As its name suggests, giant hogweed it a large umbellifer with distinctively ridged, hollow stems. An introduced species, it is an invasive weed of riverbanks, where it prevents native species…
Cucumber spider
There are several species of cucumber spider, recognised by their bright green abdomen.
Historic Moment For Beavers in Wales
The Wildlife Trusts in Wales highly commend the Welsh Government’s decision to officially recognise European beavers as a native species and awards them full legal protection.
My outer space
By filming Kimmeridge Bay's underwater wildlife, Andy's on a mission to open our eyes to the magic and diversity that lies hidden just below the surface. He's proud to show how…