Marsh harrier
The courtship of the marsh harrier is certainly a sight to behold - wheeling and tumbling through the sky, male and female partners lock talons in mid-air. Look out for this rare bird over…
The courtship of the marsh harrier is certainly a sight to behold - wheeling and tumbling through the sky, male and female partners lock talons in mid-air. Look out for this rare bird over…
This is probably the most widespread and commonest of the marsh orchids.
The marsh hair moss is the largest moss in the UK. Look out for it in damp woodland and on boggy heathlands where it forms large, green and spikey 'cushions'.
Sand Hoppers really live up to their name, jumping high into the air when disturbed.
One of the most bizarre fish to find on the rocky shore, the clingfish appears an assortment of different animals stuck together!
In April, I had the pleasure of leading two guided walks for the Gwent Wildlife Trust, at the Magor Marsh reserve, accompanied by Hamish Blair.
Gwent Wildlife Trust 30 Days Wild blogger and Reserve Appeal fundraiser and Ambassador Lucy Holland, details her trip to our flagship Nature Reserve - Magor Marsh.
Discover the last remaining piece of fenland on the Gwent Levels. Its patchwork of habitats supports a rich diversity of wildlife throughout the year.
This beautiful butterfly is one of our rarest, now mostly restricted to the western parts of the UK.