Dock bug
This broad, brown bug can often be seen sitting on dock leaves.
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Chwilio
Common green lacewing
The common green lacewing is a lime green, delicate insect, with translucent, intricately veined wings. It is common in gardens and parks, where it helps to control aphid pests.
Drone-fly
With brown-and-orange markings, the drone-fly looks like a male honeybee, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it searches for nectar in gardens and urban…
Bittern
The shy and retiring bittern is a master of blending in and can be very difficult to spot in its reedbed home. It does sound like a booming foghorn, however, when it calls, so can often be heard…
Annual General Meeting
Invitation and details of our 63rd Annual General Meeting
Business Membership
Joining Gwent Wildlife Trust as a business is a great way to take positive action to protect Gwent's rich landscapes and wildlife and show your employees, customers and other stakeholders that you care about the local environment.
My chapel
Elaine visits Thurrock Thameside Nature Park every day if she can on her lunch break from work, to watch wildlife and unwind. As a Christian, nature makes Elaine feel connected to God and creation…
Change your energy use
Energy used in buildings accounted for around 20% of total UK emissions in 2022. Reducing your household energy use by switching to a renewable energy supplier or purchasing a heat pump will help…
Giant puffball
This football-sized fungus can be seen in autumn, sometimes growing on grass verges.
Mauve stinger
This species can pack a powerful sting, so be sure not to get too close!
Mint moth
A small, day-flying moth that can often be seen visiting garden herbs.
Orange underwing
This birch-loving moth can be seen flying on sunny days in early spring.