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Kingfisher with fish

Waterways wildlife

One thing Gwent is particularly well-provided with is rivers.

Swallows

One Swallow does make a summer!

For many of us, seeing the first Swallow is a sign that spring is here with warmer weather to follow and bright blue skies.

Bluebells - by Andy Karran

Woodland Springtime Flora

After the long dreary winter, the first blooms of spring are just what we need to brighten things up. There are no better places to head for flowers at this time of year than our woodlands, as theā€¦

Photo for blogger Twheatear

Know your Patch

Lockdown has meant your local area has become your world. Here Twheatear, gives a great guide on how to really appreciate and benefit from all things wild and wonderful, in your local area. So,ā€¦

Nuthatch by Chris Lawrence

Local Winter Wildlife

There is hope on the horizon and spring is waiting in the wings. However, at the time of writing we are back in lockdown, it is cold outside and the days are short which can feel a bit uninspiringā€¦

Male chaffinch eating seeds

A Guide to Finches

Winter may seem emptier after the summer migrants have left us but thankfully we have residents that stay with us all year round to bring some welcome colour and noise to our gardens.

Ourā€¦