Welsh Water vole project hoping diet change can help rodents
Trying to better simulate a water vole's diet in the wild may help those released from captivity.
πΎ Well done to our partners @wtsww.bsky.social, National Resources Wales, South East Wales Rivers Trust & Restore The Thaw Project for helping bring back water voles to the Vale!
Read the full article here!
π BBC article: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Grassy flowery verge and litter picking kit
Wild carrot
Yarrow
Common mallow (I think!)
Plant survey and litter pick at Castle Drive yesterday. Lots of variety of flowers (& litter π‘π) @valelnp.bsky.social
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ππ§ Help Wildlife Beat the Heat! π§π
Temps are rising β letβs give birds, bees & hedgehogs a hand! π¦π¦π
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Put out shallow water dishes
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Add pebbles/sticks for safe drinking
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Keep in the shade & clean regularly
Snap a pic of your garden visitors & tag us! πΈπ
#HelpWildlife #ValeNature
11.07.2025 13:48 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
It's SEWBReC #SquareOfTheMonth time! For July we are highlighting 1km squares with zero #Moth records:
SO2203 in Abertillery, #BlaenauGwent
ST1371 in St Andrews Major, #ValeOfGlamorgan
Could you help fill these map gaps?
Gwent: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/189
Glam: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/188
08.07.2025 11:25 β π 2 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
A large orange and black fritillary butterfly resting on a plant against a soft green background
Celebrate #WalesNatureWeek by joining us on a guided walk around Old Castle Down in the Vale of Glamorgan to learn all about Walesβ rarest butterfly, the High Brown Fritillary π¦
When π
: 10 and 11 July at 11am
Find the event details π butterfly-conservation.org/events/a-wal...
π·: Mark Searle
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π±Celebrating #WalesNatureWeek with a FREE nature art workshop tomorrow - Wed 9 July 7pm at Porthkerry led by @sarahhannis.bsky.social
π¨Whether you're an artist, bird lover, or just looking to connect with nature, join us! Suitable for all ages
π¦Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nature-art...
08.07.2025 17:58 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Vale Nature Partnership
First set up in 2021 through theLocal Nature Partnership Cymruproject, the Vale Nature Partnership
forms part of an all-Wales network of LNPs to conserve, promote and enhance nature in their areas.O...
Thanks to everyone that joined our Introduction to Grassland webinar last week π±
π±Missed out? Don't worry, watch the recording here: www.valenature.org/resources
π΅οΈWant to learn more? Join our free wildflower ID training sessions led by @plantlifeuk.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/vale-natur...
30.06.2025 16:40 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Vale Nature Festival 2025
Join us for a celebration of nature in the Vale and find out how you can take action to support nature's recovery
Feeling inspired? Join us on Saturday 19 July for our second Vale Nature Festival at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, a free family day celebration of all things nature in the Vale!
bit.ly/ValeNatureFe...
26.06.2025 21:28 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Nature Art Event - Swifts, Swallows and Martins
Join Vale LNP and Sarah Hannis for a creative evening inspired by the beautiful aerial acrobats of summer β swifts, swallows and martins.
πEvent Highlight π
Discover your creative side with Sarah Hannis Illustration on Wednesday 9 July with a free nature art workshop at Porthkerry Park, funded by Vale LNP @sarahhannis.bsky.social
Free to attend, book your place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nature-art...
26.06.2025 21:28 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
πΏ Celebrate #ValeNature πΏ
We're excited to share a fantastic line-up of events from our partners to celebrate #WalesNatureWeek taking place 5 to 13 July @walesnatureweek.bsky.social
Explore what's happening in the Vale or add your own event here: www.valenature.org/walesnaturew...
26.06.2025 21:28 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
Thanks for the heads up Rachel! The top link doesn't seem to be working sadly so we'll remove this post and reupload shortly to make sure everyone can access :)
26.06.2025 19:24 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Vale Nature Festival 2025
Join us for a celebration of nature in the Vale and find out how you can take action to support nature's recovery
Feeling inspired? Join us on Saturday 19 July for our second Vale Nature Festival at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, a free family day celebration of nature in the Vale: bit.ly/ValeNatureFe...
26.06.2025 09:32 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
πEvent highlight: Discover your creative side with Sarah Hannis Illustrations on Wednesday 9 July with a free art workshop at Porthkerry Park. Free to attend, book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nature-art...
26.06.2025 09:32 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
Vale Nature Partnership
First set up in 2021 through theLocal Nature Partnership Cymruproject, the Vale Nature Partnership
forms part of an all-Wales network of LNPs to conserve, promote and enhance nature in their areas.O...
πReminder: Tomorrow Thursday 26 June, 18:30
Introduction to species-rich grasslands and their plants
FREE webinar with @plantlifeuk.bsky.social
Also first in-person Wildflower ID training session coming up on Wed 2 July in St Brides-super-Ely
Info & to book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/vale-natur...
25.06.2025 10:04 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Vale Nature Festival 2025
Join us for a celebration of nature in the Vale and find out how you can take action to support nature's recovery
Love incredible insects? πͺ²
π±Join us at the Vale Nature Festival on Saturday 19 July at Cosmeston Lakes (11-4pm) where you can build your own bug hotel, go on a bug hunt and enjoy some critter crafts (and lots of other nature inspired fun!)πΎ
Register here: bit.ly/ValeNatureFe...
#ValeNature
23.06.2025 16:55 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
23.06.2025 08:52 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Sat 21 June, 14:00
FREE
Meadow Walk: St Brides-super-Ely
It's scorchio! π Why not make the most of this glorious weather and join us this Saturday where we'll explore acres of species-rich meadow in the Vale. Exact Location shared on booking
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meadow-wal...
#ValeNature
19.06.2025 16:47 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Making Space for Nature
The loss of wildflower-rich grasslands and the wildlife it supports is an issue of public concern. We are committed to tackling climate change and biodiversity loss by making space for nature in the V...
We're pleased to provide new signage to inform visitors about the way grassland is being managed for biodiversity through #MakingSpaceforNature
Read more: bit.ly/VOGMeadow
Funded by @welshgovernment.bsky.social #LocalPlacesforNature
#ValeNature #ItsforThem @lnpcymru.bsky.social
π·(c) Richard Parry
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πMaking Space for NatureπΎ
Well done to Friends of the Kymin for their recognition in boosting #biodiversity across the site π
Through a change in grassland management they have welcomed the return of native wildflowers to support and encourage wildlife
www.penarthtimes.co.uk/news/2523117...
17.06.2025 17:42 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
Malaysian Chinese. Welsh by location. Hope to inspire others about nature by vocation! Post as Natureonyourdoorstep on Instagram & Threads. All views are my own.
Adeiladu rhwydwaith adfer natur dros Cymru. Building a nature recovery network across Wales, a @WCVACymru scheme. linktr.ee/lnpcymru
Registered charity working to end animal cruelty in the UK and beyond.
Follow us to get involved β together, we can make the world a kinder place. π
#AdvancingAnimalWelfare
naturewatch.org
Updates from the CJS Team. Countryside,conservation, wildlife, arboricultural and ecological vacancies, volunteers, news and features.
Scientist, specializing in bumblebees. Author of various books about insects. Trying to save the planet one bee at a time.
A network of 20,000+ garden birdwatchers and citizen scientists contributing weekly to the Garden BirdWatch survey, which is organised by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO).
https://www.bto.org/our-science/projects/gbw
Bat squeaks by Joe and Andreia with occasional special guests! Posts are not endorsements. π¦
www.linktr.ee/BatConservationTrust
The official account for UK wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation. Saving butterflies, moths and our environment. π¦
https://butterfly-conservation.org/
Cover photo π·: Small Copper - Paul Henson
Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland
Studying, appreciating, recording & conserving wild plants across Britain & Ireland.
Supporting the botanists who care about our wild plants
https://bsbi.org/
#NewYearPlantHunt
#PlantAtlas2020
#WildFlowerHour
The leading voice for badgers, working to protect badgers, their setts and their habitats. Working with a network of 50 local badger groups across England and Wales. End the cull now.
badgertrust.org.uk
National monitoring and research project. If you find a dead otter please call England: 03708 506 506, Wales: 0300 065 3000, Scotland: 01471 822 487
Dyma gyfrif swyddogol ar gyfer Llwybr Arfordir Cymru - dim ond yn postio cyfathrebiadau sy'n ymwneud Γ’ digwyddiadau.
Official account for Wales Coast Path - posting incident related communications
The British Trust from Ornithology (BTO) is the UK's leading bird research organisation. BTO Cymru seeks to give a Welsh voice and perspective on the important issues for birds in Wales. www.bto.org/about-bto/national-offices/bto-cymru-english
We are a community group based in Dinas Powys in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. More active on Facebook (Dinas Powys Wild about Nature) or email us wildaboutnaturedinaspowys@gmail.com
Supporting BTO members/volunteers in Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, RCT & Vale of Glamorgan UAs. Hyrwyddo gwaith y BTO yn Ne Ddwyrain Morgannwg.
We are a volunteer group, and we monitor and record wildlife we find in Porthkerry Country Park, in Barry. Vale of Glamorgan. If you'd like to attend any of our monthly sessions, email us on PorthkerryWildlifeGroup@gmail.com