Nature

A Brocken spectre, captured during a hike on Snowdon. Picture: Simon Dean

On top of the world after capturing rare phenomenon in North Wales

Calendars will be available from county offices and the FUW stand at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair

Calendars will be available from county offices and the FUW stand at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair

FUW calendar competition winners for 2025 revealed

Rhuddlan Nature Reserve secures Wales in Bloom award, recognized for its outstanding contribution to conservation and natural beauty

Rhuddlan Nature Reserve secures Wales in Bloom award, recognized for its outstanding contribution to conservation and natural beauty

Denbighshire: Rhuddlan Nature Reserve scoops award at Wales in Bloom

The project will improve biodiversity in the area

The project will improve biodiversity in the area

Denbighshire woodland helps boost biodiversity

Vitor and volunteers have been recognised with a national award

Vitor and volunteers have been recognised with a national award

Nature reserve in Rhyl recognised at national awards ceremony

Photo by Ruth Davies

Photo by Ruth Davies

Stunning photos of this week's double lunar display

Little Terns are rare summer visitors who spend the winter in Africa

Little Terns are rare summer visitors who spend the winter in Africa

Denbighshire bird colony celebrates 20 years with success

Rhuddlan Nature Reserve collected the John Woods Environmental Award at Wales in Bloom 2024

Rhuddlan Nature Reserve collected the John Woods Environmental Award at Wales in Bloom 2024

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Blooming marvelous display from Rhuddlan at Wales in Bloom

Northern Lights expected to be visible over Wales tonight

Northern Lights expected to be visible over Wales tonight

Northern Lights

Northern Lights expected to be visible over Wales tonight

A picture of a crane fly (Aka daddy longlegs).

A picture of a crane fly (Aka daddy longlegs).

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Crane flies: Why they appear in autumn and what to do if you spot one in your home

Keith Smith: "This mornings spectacular sunrise over the Dee Estuary"

Keith Smith: "This mornings spectacular sunrise over the Dee Estuary"

Camera Club members capture the awesome wonder of Golden Hour

Riva, the four-year-old elephant who has sadly died at Chester Zoo.

Riva, the four-year-old elephant who has sadly died at Chester Zoo.

Chester Zoo confirms tragic death of young elephant just a month after losing mother

The Welsh Mountain Zoo's reptile house has reopened as the Tropical Trail - shining a light on at-risk habitats across the world.

The Welsh Mountain Zoo's reptile house has reopened as the Tropical Trail - shining a light on at-risk habitats across the world.

Welsh Zoo's new reptile trail focuses on at-risk habitats

The spider was on the verge of extinction in the UK in 2010

The spider was on the verge of extinction in the UK in 2010

RSPB confirm UK's largest spider thought to be extinct is making a comeback

Wild Service Trees in St Asaph

Wild Service Trees in St Asaph

Rare tree inspiring the naming of many UK pubs pours new life at St Asaph nursery

A blue moon will be visible in the UK tonight

A blue moon will be visible in the UK tonight

When and how to see the seasonal blue moon that will be visible in UK skies tonight

Snow leopard Padme with her cub.

Snow leopard Padme with her cub.

VIDEO: Sex of adorable baby Snow Leopard revealed by Welsh Mountain Zoo

Rats like to get into our gardens but this one product could help keep them away

Rats like to get into our gardens but this one product could help keep them away

Homeowners can use this £1.79 hack to keep rats away from fences and gardens

Wayne Sivyer snapped this image off Criccieth - but is it a whale or a shark?

Wayne Sivyer snapped this image off Criccieth - but is it a whale or a shark?

Shark or Whale - can you identify mystery animal spotted at Criccieth

Judge Jim Goodwin was given a tour of both Prestatyn and Meliden

Judge Jim Goodwin was given a tour of both Prestatyn and Meliden

Wales in Bloom judge impressed by community efforts in Prestatyn and Meliden

This path will enable the community to reap the benefits of being in nature once the site opens.

This path will enable the community to reap the benefits of being in nature once the site opens.

Rhyl community gets wellbeing boost with new nature site

Discover the snake species you might find in your garden.

Discover the snake species you might find in your garden.

Full list of every snake found in UK gardens and if they are dangerous

Jilly Adamson took this one

Jilly Adamson took this one

Bold and vibrant images as Camera Club members are inspired by the colour orange

Rosemary can be used in your garden to keep rats away.

Rosemary can be used in your garden to keep rats away.

Expert shares budget-friendly 52p hack that keeps rats away from your garden

Prestatyn High pupils at the little terns colony

Prestatyn High pupils at the little terns colony

Prestatyn High School pupils discover first-hand role of precious bird colony

Chester Zoo has revealed new plans for a spectacular winter light trail.

Chester Zoo has revealed new plans for a spectacular winter light trail.

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Chester Zoo's winter light trail to return bigger and better

The seagulls in the middle of the road in Rhyl

The seagulls in the middle of the road in Rhyl

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Seagulls ‘mown down’ in Rhyl after claims people ‘lured’ them into road

“Bees are such an important part of the pollination system

“Bees are such an important part of the pollination system

Parkland by Bodelwyddan hotel buzzes with busy new arrivals

Library picture of a gull

Library picture of a gull

Gull shootings and nests being destroyed while in use in Denbighshire and Abergele

The man approaches the seal in Angel Bay.

The man approaches the seal in Angel Bay.

NORTH WALES NEWS

Appeal to find man filmed throwing rock at 'distressed' seal on beach

Footage of the shark which Jimmy captured in Holyhead

Footage of the shark which Jimmy captured in Holyhead

WATCH: Abergele man’s shock as he spots shark swimming in Anglesey waters

There are a number of poisonous plants across the UK and Ireland such as deadly nightshade.

There are a number of poisonous plants across the UK and Ireland such as deadly nightshade.

What British plants and flowers are the most poisonous to humans?

Members of the team behind the habitat's protection.

Members of the team behind the habitat's protection.

Coastal Ranger improves habitat for Talacre's sand lizards

Denbighshire project hatches plans to help important new arrivals

“The orchard is really becoming a mecca for insect species

“The orchard is really becoming a mecca for insect species

Tiny nature residents thrive at redeveloped Rhyl reserve orchard

Benches in West Shore are overgrown with weeds..

Benches in West Shore are overgrown with weeds..

Benches at Llandudno beach covered in weeds as height of tourist season approaches

Brian Prydd took this photo.

Brian Prydd took this photo.

Camera Club members share these striking images in silhouette

11 penguin chicks have hatched at Chester Zoo, the most to hatch at the zoo for more than a decade.

11 penguin chicks have hatched at Chester Zoo, the most to hatch at the zoo for more than a decade.

Chester Zoo welcomes 11 baby penguins – the most in more than a decade

Eliffant Gym took this photo of baby geese.

Eliffant Gym took this photo of baby geese.

Community contribution

Camera Club members share the joy of photographing birds in North Wales

Chinese mitten crab claw

Chinese mitten crab claw

NORTH WALES NEWS

Invasive Chinese mitten crab species found in North Wales waters

The tree in Archers Green, Prestatyn.

The tree in Archers Green, Prestatyn.

Resident’s surprise as high winds almost tear down tree in Prestatyn

Rich James with the bass he caught on May 19

Rich James with the bass he caught on May 19

Kinmel Bay fisherman left ‘shaking’ after catching large bass weighing nine pounds

This is exactly what giant hogweed looks like including flowers, stems and seeds

This is exactly what giant hogweed looks like including flowers, stems and seeds

How to identify giant hogweed - see the difference between common hogweed

Those who see an Asian hornet are being urged to report the sighting

Those who see an Asian hornet are being urged to report the sighting

What to do if you see an Asian hornet at home or while you're out and about

A black leopard

A black leopard

Big cat sightings

Could big cat DNA on sheep carcass in Cumbria mean panthers are in North Wales?

All spiders can bite – that’s how most subdue and kill their prey.

All spiders can bite – that’s how most subdue and kill their prey.

UK's biggest spider confirmed - the Cardinal spider could be in buildings

Ruth Davies captured this image on the Denbigh Moors.

Ruth Davies captured this image on the Denbigh Moors.

Aurora borealis

Stunning photos of Aurora Borealis over North Wales

Apprentices are being sought to work at Chester Zoo.

Apprentices are being sought to work at Chester Zoo.

Chances to work with experienced keepers at Chester Zoo

Chris Woodbine took this photo of bluebells.

Chris Woodbine took this photo of bluebells.

Clubs and societies

Camera Club share spring images of blossom and bluebells in North Wales

Seaside communities warned of seagull attacks as breeding season is underway

Jo Greenwood and Tracy Pierce from Hedgehog Help Prestatyn with the book.

Jo Greenwood and Tracy Pierce from Hedgehog Help Prestatyn with the book.

Children's author and rescue team up to raise decline of hedgehogs awareness

You are strongly advised not to feed seagulls, ever, but can you defend yourself?

You are strongly advised not to feed seagulls, ever, but can you defend yourself?

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Are you allowed to hit a seagull if it tries to steal your food?

Last year, 155 fledglings were recorded at the site.

Last year, 155 fledglings were recorded at the site.

Little terns’ summer home near Prestatyn ready for arrivals

Doors theme opens the imaginations of our Camera Club members