Night Time Message
For a number of reasons, including the continued impact of Covid-19, I have to say that towards the end of summer I began to lose my enthusiasm for my favourite activities.
Furthermore,…
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Red-crested pochard
This striking duck was introduced to the UK and is now established as a breeding bird in England.
Red-throated diver
The red-throated diver lives up to its name - the distinctive red patch on its throat heralds the breeding season. In summer, it nests in Scotland, but look out for it around the UK's coast…
Local Wildlife Site Gems
Viv Geen has joined our team as an Ecological Surveyor. Viv’s role involves re-surveying all the SINCs (Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation), adopted by local authorities in Gwent, with a…
Red-necked grebe
Red-necked grebes occasionally attempt to nest in the UK, but they're more often seen as winter visitors to sheltered coasts.
Red-legged partridge
A plump gamebird, the red-legged partridge is an introduced species that seems to have settled here with little problem. It can be spotted in its favoured open scrub and farmland habitats.
Avian flu – the latest symptom of our ailing ecosystems
This deadly disease is having a devastating effect on our already struggling wild bird populations.
My birding
A couple of years ago Nick took the plunge and bought into a bird watching holiday company, and at a stroke his hobby became his livelihood.
Hiding in plain sight - the art of camouflage
Whether to deceive their prey or to avoid becoming lunch themselves, our Senior Conservation Ecologist, Andy Karran, shows us some of the amazing ways that animals have evolved to use camouflage…
Red-and-black froghopper
This distinctive bug is often seen basking on low-growing plants in spring and summer.
Red-breasted carrion beetle
These distinctive beetles are often found around dead birds and small mammals.
Christmas gift membership
Gwent Wildlife Trust membership makes a great present