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My breath of fresh air
Michael manages Stanley Moss Nature Reserve; he loves the serenity of the area and the different wildlife that he can see. The area was once used for coal mining, and was drained and planted with…
Bugs Matter results 2022
Citizen science programme suggests dramatic decline in Gwent insect numbers, as UK Government approve the use of lethal pesticides
On Our Reserves - October 2024 Update
Find out what our staff and volunteers have been up to this month on our reserves and more importantly - why!
On Our Reserves - November 2024 Update
Find out what our staff and volunteers have been up to on our reserves this month and more importantly - why!
On Our Reserves - April 2025 Update
Find out what our staff and volunteers have been up to on our reserves this month and more importantly - why!
On Our Reserves - March 2025 Update
Find out what our staff and volunteers have been up to on our reserves this month and more importantly - why!
On Our Reserves - January 2025 Update
Find out what our staff and volunteers have been up to on our reserves this month and more importantly - why!
On Our Reserves - February 2025 Update
Find out what our staff and volunteers have been up to on our reserves this month and more importantly - why!
River lamprey
The river lamprey is a primitive, jawless fish, with a round, sucker-mouth which it uses to attach to other fish to feed from them. Adults live in the sea and return to freshwater to spawn.
Waterways wildlife
One thing Gwent is particularly well-provided with is rivers.
Pintail
When spotting the pintail in winter, look out for the fabulous, long tail feathers that characterise it. This dabbling duck feeds at the water's surface, rather than diving for food.