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The love-lives of Gwent’s Bird Population
We don’t have any actual Love Birds in Gwent, they are native to Africa. We do however have many birds with very interesting love lives, from the faithful monogamous swan to the frankly…
Effects of the recent flooding of the River Monnow on Wildlife
The heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding of the River Monnow on the 15th of November have caused major disruption to people across the Monmouth area. Our thoughts and concern have been with…
Bumper year for Gwent's dormice!
This October, we wrapped up on dormouse monitoring at a number of sites we check in Gwent. We have been heartened to find greater numbers of dormice using the nest boxes this year, which has…
How to grow a wildlife- friendly vegetable garden
Learn about companion planting, friendly pest control, organic repellents and how wildlife and growing vegetables can go hand in hand.
Our Reserves Appeal boosted by wildlife crafts
Gwent Wildlife Trust blogger Lucy Holland is helping kick-start our fundraising appeal for Nature Reserves 2020.
Gwent's Swallows, Martins and Swifts
We take a look at swallows and martins, or more technically “The Hirundines”. We will also throw in the similar looking, but unrelated, Swift as well, (although the fascinating Swift really…
Grey heron
Spot these tall, prehistoric looking birds standing like a statue on the edge of ponds and lakes, contemplating their next meal.
Great northern diver
This hefty diving bird is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen around the coast or occasionally on large inland lakes.
Great Traston Meadows
A marshy grassland bursting with wildflowers, butterflies, bees and birds in the summer.
Please see public notice below regarding ongoing tree works (26/09/2025)
A leading Welsh family-run business has extended the hand of generosity to Gwent Wildlife Trust
Hopkins Machinery have built on their relationship with us by becoming Platinum Business members of our charity.
Bigger, better and more joined up spaces for wildlife
In a special blog for our Big Give appeal, our Nature Recovery Manager Rick Mundy talks about about our vision for the Gwent landscape and how, with your help, we're creating more room nature…