Large red damselfly
If you have a garden pond, look out for the large red damselfly resting at the water's edge. As the name suggests, males are bright red with a black thorax, but females may be almost entirely…
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Tales from the riverbank with Jeff 'Otterman' Chard
Gwent Wildlife Trust volunteer, supporter and keen photographer Jeff ‘Otterman’ Chard is the UK Wild Otter Trust Ambassador 2020.His title comes in recognition of his commitment to Otter…
Orca
Orca, sometimes known as ‘killer whales’, are unmistakable with their black and white markings. Although we do have a small group of orca who live in British waters, you would be lucky to see them…
Birdpedia - A Brief Compendium of Avian Lore - reviewed by GWT supporter and member Neville Davies
Well, this book was fascinating from start to finish, and just when I thought I knew pretty much everything about the life of birds, I soon realised I have much to learn, and this 260-page book…
My daytime drama
Carol loves watching the rituals of the birds at Rutland Water, especially at the feeding station that she helps to maintain as a volunteer. She loves to lose herself in her own personal episode…
Swallow
Look out for the swallow performing great aerial feats as it catches its insect-prey on the wing. You may also see it perching on a wire, or roosting in a reedbed, as it makes its way back to…
Annual Raffle
The Annual Summer Raffle is a chance to win amazing cash prizes of £500, £100 or £50 - as well as supporting us to continue protecting wildlife and green spaces in Gwent
My therapy
Albie has had a love of nature from a young age. He first started getting out in nature as a Scout. He became a Scout leader and outward bound instructor, mostly working as a volunteer youth…
Our Reserves Appeal boosted by wildlife crafts
Gwent Wildlife Trust blogger Lucy Holland is helping kick-start our fundraising appeal for Nature Reserves 2020.
Environmental DNA - the Results...
Evidence Manager Andy Karran explains how our eDNA investigation work has been unearthing some exciting discoveries!
Cushion star
It's easy to see where this small starfish got its name, it really does look like a little star-shaped cushion. Keep an eye out under rocks next time you're rockpooling for this little…
My contribution
Penny loves spending time in her garden, creating a beautiful space that both wildlife and people can enjoy.