Wild Health Blog for 2022
Here is an insight into what the Wild Health Project got up to during its first year. Scroll down for some of our 2022 Highlights!
Here is an insight into what the Wild Health Project got up to during its first year. Scroll down for some of our 2022 Highlights!
We have been saddened to see recent reports of the impact of and worrying increase in cases of highly parthenogenic avian influenza (HPAI or “bird flu”) throughout seabird colonies around the…
The bird cherry can be found in wet woodlands and along streams in upland areas, in particular. Its fragrant blossom appears in April and is followed by bitter, black fruits - good for wildlife,…
Mae Canolfan Genedlaethol Prifysgol Caerdydd ar gyfer Iechyd Meddwl wedi ymuno ag amgylcheddwyr, Garden Organic ac Ymddiriedolaeth Natur Gwent i geisio deall sut i ddod â gweithwyr y GIG a'u…
A citizen-science survey, led by Kent Wildlife Trust and Buglife, has found that the abundance of flying insects in Gwent has plummeted by 40% over the last 17 years; highlighting a worrying trend…
Gwent Wildlife Trust is deeply concerned about the impact of Gwent Levels solar plants on the endangered lapwing or peewit.
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…
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…
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…
With natural nesting sites in decline, adding a nestbox to your garden can make all the difference to your local birds.
Swifts and swallows are flying high this time of year. After the long Swift migration from Africa, they are resident in many parts of the UK during spring and summer, here's how you can help…