Swallow
Look out for the swallow performing great aerial feats as it catches its insect-prey on the wing. You may also see it perching on a wire, or roosting in a reedbed, as it makes its way back to…
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Chwilio
Notch-horned cleg-fly (horse fly)
The Notch-horned cleg-fly isa horse fly dark grey in colour, with grey-brown mottled wings and intricately striped, iridescent eyes. There are 30 species of horse-fly in the UK; this is one of the…
My future
From creating new hedgerows on a farm, to helping to inspire the next generation of nature lovers, Andy is building the skills, confidence and experience as a Biodiversity Trainee that will set…
Red ant
Turn over large stones or paving slabs in the garden and you are likely to find a Red ant colony. This medium-sized ant can deliver a painful sting, so be careful! In summer, winged adults swarm…
2024 DOP Summary - Another Hat-trick Year
All of the Dyfi ospreys have started their migration south.
Idris and Telyn Return (2025)
Both Idris and Telyn have returned home safely.
Ringing 2023
Both our 2023 chicks have been ringed.
Telyn and Idris Return (2024) - To an Unfurnished Nest
Both Telyn and Idris have returned home safely.
Two Chicks Hatch and Dai Dot
Two Chicks Have Hatched; Intruder Osprey Visits
My fascination
Hi, I am Arun, a volunteer and marine champion for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Since I was 11, I have been completing Shoresearch surveys with the Trust to monitor the species…
Cushion star
It's easy to see where this small starfish got its name, it really does look like a little star-shaped cushion. Keep an eye out under rocks next time you're rockpooling for this little…
DAY 12: Monty & Blue 3J
Glesni Has Not Returned; Monty and Blue 3J Have Bonded