Arctic tern
The Arctic tern is famed for its aggression towards any that would disturb its nest - it will dive-bomb intruders with its sharp beak. Large, noisy colonies can be found on the Farne Islands and…
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Hazel
Hazel is a small tree of woodlands, grasslands and gardens that is regularly coppiced - the practice of cutting the stems of a tree to allow new shoots to grow. It is well known for its long,…
Helping Nature Help us Recover
Building skills for nature conservation and developing opportunities for Nature Based Solutions in Blaenau Gwent
Employee Health & Wellbeing
Reward your staff with a memorable conservation experience - a team building day outdoors, working close to nature with colleagues on a project to benefit the local community.
Ivy bee
The ivy bee is a new arrival to the UK. First recorded here in 2001, it is slowly spreading north. It feeds mainly on the nectar of ivy flowers and can be seen in autumn when this plant is in…
My haven
I was privileged to be able to be a volunteer at the start of the Skylarks project. It was my way of “pay back” for all the time I had used Skylarks Nature Reserve before Nottinghamshire Wildlife…
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…
What to feed hedgehogs and badgers
Putting out a bit of food can help see mammals like hedgehogs through colder spells.
Sedge warbler
In summer, the sedge warbler can be spotted singing from a reed or willow perch in wetlands across the UK. Males never sing the same song twice, adding new phrases to impress the females.
Tree bumblebee
The tree bumblebee is a new arrival to the UK. First recorded here in 2001, it is slowly spreading north. It prefers open woodland and garden habitats and can be found nesting in bird boxes and…
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…
Digital Nature Reserves
Explore, learn and connect with our reserves through your device via these resources. As part of the Nature Networks Fund in 2024 we are creating new online resources to bring a truly wild experience directly to you.
Many people cannot access all or part of our reserves, for a variety of reasons, the Digital Nature Reserves experience offers a whole new way to explore them and allows you to learn about wildlife, conservation and our reserves on your device.
Many people cannot access all or part of our reserves, for a variety of reasons, the Digital Nature Reserves experience offers a whole new way to explore them and allows you to learn about wildlife, conservation and our reserves on your device.