Purple emperor
The male purple emperor is a stunning butterfly with a brilliant purple sheen. Look for it feeding around the treetops in woodlands, or on damp ground, animal droppings or even carrion in the…
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Barn Owl: illustrated talk by Richard M. Clarke
Gwent Wildlife Trust & Gwent Ornithological Society present a joint talk on Barn Owls
Grey squirrel
The grey squirrel was introduced into the UK in the 1800s. It provides an easy encounter with wildlife for many people, but can be damaging to woodlands and has contributed to the decline of the…
Lady fern
One of the prettiest hardy ferns, the lady fern is delicate and lacy, with ladder-like foliage. It makes a good garden fern, providing attractive cover for wildlife.
Filming and Photography Opportunities on our Nature Reserves around Gwent
Our nature reserves have been used as locations by a wide range of media. The nature of requests vary widely and we are usually happy to accommodate them if possible as long as disturbance to wildlife can be kept to a minimum.
If you're not sure which of our reserves would best suit your requirements, please contact us to tell us more about what you are looking for, and we can advise what might suit you best.
If you're not sure which of our reserves would best suit your requirements, please contact us to tell us more about what you are looking for, and we can advise what might suit you best.
Major Solar Developments on Gwent Levels SSSI refused
Rushwall and Wentloog developments refused
Julian Hoffman, voices his support for ‘magical’ Gwent Levels
Author and environmentalist, Julian Hoffman, voices his support for ‘magical’ Gwent Levels as threats loom once more.
Young people making a difference
An update from our Youth-led Stand for Nature Wales project.
Giant goby
One of the UK’s rarest marine species, this giant of the rocky shore is a very special fish.
Spiny lobster
Spiny lobster, crawfish, crayfish, rock lobsters - many names, one animal! This pretty lobster was made extinct in many areas through overfishing, but is now making a slow comeback.
Water Voles Go West
Join GWT's very own Water Vole Project Officer, Kevin Donovan, for a deep dive in to one of Gwent's most endangered mammals
My favourite show
Ben keeps a diary of all the wildlife that he spots. He challenges himself to see new species: if he finds something that he doesn’t recognise, he takes a photograph so that he can look it up.