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Swallows

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…

Photo of Pink Waxcaps

Grassland Fungi

5th October, 2024 is UK Fungus Day, a celebration of the UK's fungi in all their strangeness and beauty.

Common swift (Apus apus) screaming party silhouetted against the sky as they fly in formation over cottage roofs at dusk

Acting Swiftly?

Swifts and swallows are flying high this time of year. After the long Swift migration from Africa, they are resident in many parts of the UK during spring and summer, here's how you can help…