The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 9hSkokholm booking opens soon! 🐦 Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales members can book 7-night stays from 5th October and 3-4 night stays from 12th October. Non-members can book stays on Skokholm from 26th October. More important information about booking: welshwildlife.org/islands-book... 100
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 01/10/2026What are those funky lumps and bumps on plants? Introducing: galls! Simply put, they're growths on plants, made from plant tissue. And they can be caused by insects, bacteria or fungus. Once you start to spot them, you'll see them everywhere! 141
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 30/09/2026We want to hear your stories! 🐬 To celebrate 30 years of @cbmwc.bsky.social we're sharing the stories of people who have come through the centre's doors. Whether volunteering, working, visiting or collaborating on a project, share how you've been involved and what your highlights were ⬇️ 073
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Our free Will-writing offer ends tomorrow - have you made the most of it? Every gift in every Will, however large or small, makes a huge difference to Welsh wildlife. Find out how you can leave a legacy for wildlife ➡️ welshwildlife.org/gift-in-will 101
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Last chance to become a member ahead of island booking season! Members of The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales have priority to book overnight stays on Skomer and Skokholm. For priority booking, please join as a member before the 2nd October. Become a member today ➡️ champ.ly/pfn5OuVH 183
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 28/09/2026We are celebrating 30 years of the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre 🐬 30 year of pioneering research to better understand the marine environment. 30 years of educating and inspiring people. 30 years of protecting marine life. Read the full story: champ.ly/TMh1BigI @cbmwc.bsky.social 174
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 27/09/2026📢 Dates for temporary closure of The Welsh Wildlife Centre Our Visitor Centre will close from 4pm on 19th December and re-open on Saturday 6th February 2027. This will allow planned building works to take place on the site. You can still access Teifi Marshes nature reserve 24/7 during this time. 140
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Have you written your Will yet? If not, now is the perfect time to get it done. But move fast, because our free Will-writing offer ends soon! We're partnered with Make a Will Online and the National Free Wills Network so you can write your Will for free. 110
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 24/09/2026We will be on TV tomorrow! 📺 Earlier this month the Coast & Country team visited @cbmwc.bsky.social in New Quay. They interviewed our team and volunteers all about the centre and its impact, to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Watch us on Coast & Country - 25th September at 7pm, on ITV Cymru Wales 040
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Our team member Marianne has recently passed her British Sign Language Level 1 qualification. She shared some of her learnings with us this #InternationalDayOfSignLanguages. Marianne was motivated her to start learning BSL to make her events more inclusive and make everyone feel welcome at them! 162
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 22/09/20261 in 5 people say they have left a gift in their Will to charity. Could you be one of them? When you give a gift in your Will to the Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales, you are supporting our work to help wildlife and wild spaces thrive. 111
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Events this week ⬇️ 22nd Sept: Citizen Science - How and why we should all get involved! St Hilary's Church Hall, Swansea 24th Sept: Beach Clean Cei Bach Beach, near New Quay 26th Sept: Nature Ramble in Clyne Valley, Swansea Meet at Clyne Car Park Info and booking: welshwildlife.org/events 170
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Spot the difference: climate change edition 🔍 These photos show how different the landscape of Skomer Island looks between 2023 and 2026. In previous years Skomer has been covered in lush vegetation throughout the summer months. This year there was little greenery in sight. 280
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 15/09/2026We're searching for Dormice in Cardiff! 🐁 Last month, our Wilder Engagement Officer, Alex, helped set up a new Hazel Dormouse footprint survey in the Plymouth Great Wood. This stretch of woodland along the River Ely in Cardiff currently has no records of Dormouse presence. 140
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 12/09/2026What do you want your legacy to be? Your favourite place protected for future generations. Young people inspired to connect with wildlife. People empowered to act for the natural world. The next generation of conservationists supported. A voice for Welsh wildlife. 130
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 11/09/2026There's one week left to apply for our Commercial Manager position. We're looking for a Commercial Manager to drive forward the income of our trading arm to support our charity and oversee our visitor-related infrastructure. Find out more and apply ➡️ welshwildlife.org/jobs/commerc... 031
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 09/09/2026What do you want your legacy to be? Rare rainforests returning. Healthy rivers flowing. Wetlands full of wildlife. Wild places protected. The future of rare species secured. There's less than one month left to redeem our free Will-writing offer, find out how to leave a legacy: champ.ly/xvd_zDSC 161
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 07/09/2026What do you want your legacy to be? Seabirds thriving on our islands. Welsh seas teeming with wildlife. A better understanding our marine mammals. People inspired act for our oceans. Dolphin populations protected. 140
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Post dwyieithog / Bilingual post Dim ond wythnos sydd ar ôl tan Cynefin Gwyl. Peidiwch â cholli allan - archebwch eich tocyn nawr! 12-13 Medi. Aberhonddu, Cymru Chwiliwch am fwy ➡️ champ.ly/oA30GYC6 110
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Want to write your Will but don’t know where to start? Will writing can be seen as a daunting task, but with our free writing offer, it’s easier than ever. This guide written by our Legacy Officer answers common questions and explains some of the jargon. Read the guide ➡️ champ.ly/6s1qjAXU 010
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Membership update 🗓️ To improve the efficiency of the booking process for overnight stays on Skomer and Skokholm, we won’t be taking new memberships from Monday 2nd October to Monday 26th October 2026. If you’d like to become a member to have access to priority island bookings, please apply soon! 020
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 02/09/20262027 Skomer and Skokholm bookings open soon. Here's what you need to know ⬇️ Bookings for overnight stays open on these dates: Skokholm Island: Monday 5th October – members can book 7 night stays Monday 12th October – members can book 3 or 4 night stays Monday 26th October – open to non-members 141
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 02/09/2026This is our petition for wasps to get the love they deserve 💛 - only a few of the 9000 species in the UK sting. - they're important pollinators. Some plants are even adapted to attract them. - their nests are beautiful structures made up of hexagonal cells. Read more ➡️ champ.ly/KW_zkgbSwelshwildlife.orgSarah's Species Spotlight: Wasps | The Wildlife Trust of South and West WalesDo wasps deserve their bad reputation or are they misunderstood ecosystem heroes? 031
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Nature events coming up: 🌿1st Sept: Volunteer Taster Day, Taf Fechan 🦋2nd Sept: Marsh Fritillary Larval Web Survey, Ystradfawr 🦇 4th September: Bat Walk, Pencelli 🦅8th Sept: Peregrines - an illustrated talk by Richard Ellis, Haverfordwest Details and bookings: welshwildlife.org/events 064
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 29/08/2026If you're in the half of UK adults that haven't written their Will, now is the perfect time to get it done. Thanks to our partnership with Make a Will Online and the National Free Wills Network you can write your Will for FREE. Redeem by 30th Sep: champ.ly/AJuS5dbJ 📸 Margaret Holland 000
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Do something positive for nature this bank holiday weekend 🐛 Stuck for ideas? Visit our 'Action Map' to see what individuals and communities have been doing to support nature across South and West Wales. Check out the map ➡️ champ.ly/TGk7Eng5champ.lyTeam Wilder Actions Map | The Wildlife Trust of South and West WalesA map of actions taken across South and West Wales and how you can get involved. 123
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Will 2026 go down in history as a 'Clouded Yellow year'? 🦋 We asked our team to share their nature highlights from August... and Clouded Yellows came up again and again! Have you spotted many this summer? Let us know in the comments. 042
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 26/08/2026🐕 Help us keep our nature reserves a safe place for wildlife, people and pets by: - Keeping your dog on a lead. - Picking up after your dog. - Not allowing your dog to swim in areas of open water. - Being aware of grazing animals. - Considering other visitors. 👉Read more: champ.ly/_K1gzWUq 181
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Today we remember the 112 men and boys who lost their lives in the Parc Slip Colliery disaster on 26th August 1892. Every year a service is held on the anniversary at the memorial at Parc Slip Nature Reserve. 173
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 25/08/2026A #TeamWilder update 🦆 Our Wilder Engagement Officer Marianne has been working with Amanah Cymru to connect young people to wild spaces in Cardiff and its surroundings. She recently led a trip to Llanishen Reservoir where the group learnt about wetland birds. 📸 Marianne Evans 060
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Don't miss out, applications close next week! We're recruiting for: 🤝 Stakeholder Liaison Officer - apply by 2nd September 🌿 Nature Recovery Officer - apply by 2nd September 🍰 Counter Assistant at The Welsh Wildlife Centre - apply by 1st September Find out more and apply: champ.ly/K0p0mdyL 000
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 22/08/2026We're hiring! We're looking for a Commercial Manager to drive forward the income of our trading arm to support our charity. Apply by 18th September. Find out more: www.welshwildlife.org/jobs #CommercialManager #Jobs #Wales 031
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Our Conservation Team have been continuing to assess the condition of habitats on our nature reserves. Last week, through surveys in grasslands and woodlands. 🌳 But they've been faced with a very noticeable impact of this summer's drought and heatwaves. Put simply, everything is incredibly dry. 142
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Dod â Bywyd Gwyllt Cymru i'r Eisteddfod 🏴 Post dwyieithog / Bilingual post Mynychodd ein Swyddog Allgymorth ac Ymgysylltu, Cedwyn, a Chynorthwyydd Cadwraeth Forol Cerys, yr Eisteddfod yn ddiweddar. Darllenwch am eu profiadau ➡️ champ.ly/QXGl0dIE #Eisteddfod 111
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Ever seen a spider pretending to be a wasp?🕷️ Introducing the Wasp Spider, or Copyn Cacwn in Welsh. One of nature's greatest mimics! Females have yellow, black and white stripes, making them look like a Common Wasp. Why? To help keep safe from predators. 📸Our Gower volunteers at Prior's Meadow 052
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Passionate about nature in South and West Wales? Apply now to join our Board of Trustees. All the details, including the application form can be found at welshwildlife.org/trustees The deadline is ➡️ Monday 24th August 2026 to join the Board for the AGM this year. 145
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 15/08/2026We're hiring! Join our team: 🌿 Nature Recovery Officer (closes 2nd Sept) 🤝 Stakeholder Liaison Officer (closes 2nd Sept) 🍰 Counter Assistant at the Welsh Wildlife Centre (closes 1st Sept) Find out more: welshwildlife.org/jobs #Jobs #ConservationJobs #EcologyJobs #WildlifeJobs 076
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Seal pupping season is here 🦭 You might spot seal pups alone on Welsh beaches. This isn’t unusual and doesn’t mean the pup has been abandoned. The mothers return to the sea for short foraging trips, but will keep an eye on their pup and return regularly to them. 📸 Thinesh Thirugnanasampanthar 1117
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Happy World Lizard Day!🦎 This is a Common Lizard, spotted by our Wilder Engagement Officer, at Parc Slip Nature Reserve. It's one of 3 lizard species we have in the UK: Common Lizard, Sand Lizard, and Slow Worm (yes, Slow Worms are actually lizards, despite the name and snake-like appearance!) 121
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Did you catch our Youth Forum members on the radio? 📻 Our two youth forums recently featured in Keepers of Tomorrow, on BBC Radio Wales - a programme all about amazing young people caring for the planet. Catch up with Keepers of Tomorrow ⬇️ champ.ly/I9IVNlJT 📸 Laura Evans & Alex Griffiths 111
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Wildlife walks and connecting communities: a Team Wilder Update 🐦 Marianne has been working with Bridgend Council to connect with local families and charities. We have run a series of walks at Parc Slip, Tondu and have seen everything ranging from Swallow chicks, to Field Mice to lizards 🦎 120
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 09/08/2026How to keep dogs and wildlife safe on nature reserves 🐾 We've had a few recent instances of dogs bothering grazing animals on our reserves, so it's more important than ever that people walking dogs act responsibly. For the safety of pets, wildlife and other nature reserve visitors. Tips below ⬇️ 120
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 08/08/2026This National Marine Week, make a promise to protect the UK's seas and rivers 🌊 Take a pledge and choose one way you can help protect our blue spaces 💙 Tell us in the comments what action you'll be taking and take your pledge here 👉 wildlifetrusts.org/national-marine-week#learn 140
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 07/08/2026🦈 Our Angelshark sightings in Cardigan Bay have been published in @esr-ir.bsky.social science journal! We had 3 sightings of Angelsharks in 2024 and 2025 on our underwater cameras in Cardigan Bay. These were in the IUCN Cardigan-Caernarfon Bay Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA). 1105
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 06/08/2026The journeys of Bottlenose Dolphins are somewhat of a mystery 🐬 Most of the time they are underwater and out of sight. So, where do they go when we cannot see them? 021
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Bringing good news to your feed 👍 Across South and West Wales we are working hard to protect, restore and safeguard nature. These are our happy headlines from the past few weeks ⬇️ 1135
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Make your butterfly sightings count 🦋 It's the last few days to take part in the Big Butterfly count. By uploading simple information, you can help experts better understand how our fluttering friends are doing, and better protect their futures. 161
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Say hello to the ocean wanderer ✈️ Manx Shearwaters are some of the ocean’s greatest travellers. Each year, they journey 6,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. Twice. This epic yearly migration adds up - Manx Shearwaters fly millions of miles in their lifetime. 052
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 03/08/2026We’re taking care of a new island! The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales is pleased to announce the 20-year lease of Middleholm Island from National Trust Cymru. Middleholm, along with Skomer, Skokholm, Cardigan and St Margaret’s, will become the fifth island in our care. 12812
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Introducing the latest members of our team 🐮 We recently welcomed two new cattle to Parc Slip Nature Reserve. We use conservation grazing at a number of our nature reserves as part of our land management. These grazing animals keep Bracken and Brambles at bay, helping rarer plants to thrive. 173