@wtsww.bsky.social
Rebuilding biodiversity and connecting people with nature in South and West Wales. We manage over 100 nature reserves including Skomer and Skokholm Island.
@wtsww.bsky.socialFungi facts to brighten your day: 🍄🟫 Meet the Parasol Mushroom - in Welsh, we call it Ambarelo'r Bwgan, literally meaning 'ghost's umbrella'. 🐔 A fan-favourite fungi is Chicken of the Woods. In Welsh, this is Ysgwydd Felen, literally meaning 'yellow shoulder'. Happy autumn (aka fungi season!)
@wtsww.bsky.social💛 Lend a hand by supporting your local Wildlife Trust. Come along to a volunteer day, become a member, or help spread the word. Learn more: welshwildlife.org/get-involved
@wtsww.bsky.social💧 Provide water for birds. A shallow container of clean water is essential for garden birds in autumn. Replace with fresh water and disinfect the container regularly. 🕷️ Be kind to spiders. House spiders live indoors year-round. Avoid putting them outside when you spot them in your house.
@wtsww.bsky.socialHow to help wildlife this autumn: 🍂 Embrace a messy garden. Fallen leaves, log piles and seedheads are important shelter and food for birds and insects. 🦔 Look out for Hedgehogs. Can Hedgehogs move freely through your neighbourhood? If not, consider leaving a small gap at the base of fences.
@wtsww.bsky.socialThe results are in... Today The Bank of England has announced which wildlife species will be stepping into the spotlight on our new notes. And the winners are: 🦉 Barn Owl 🦔 European Hedgehog 🐝 Buff-tailed Bumblebee 🐧 Atlantic Puffin Four important and iconic species.
@wtsww.bsky.socialDo you love the wildlife of Cardigan Bay and want to see it protected for the future? 🐬
We're asking for donations to support the future of marine conservation at @cbmwc.bsky.social
Together we can make a difference for marine life. Find out more and make a donation: champ.ly/pKQo8CmO
@wtsww.bsky.socialDeep in the Tywi Forest a very special creature is scurrying about. (Red-orange fur, bushy tail, and an elusive nature... any guesses?) 🐿️
Our team working on the Mid Wales Red Squirrel Project captured this footage earlier this year, on cameras deployed last summer.
@wtsww.bsky.socialSkokholm Island 2027 overnight stays 📢 Availability update 06/10/26: There are no single rooms available until August. 19th April - twin rooms available 23rd April - twin rooms available 10th May - one twin room available 16th July - twin rooms available 30th July - twin rooms available
@wtsww.bsky.socialDuring the booking period we receive a large number of calls and our phone queue system holds a limited number of callers at one time. When you call, if you hear the recorded message, you have joined the queue. If you hear the engaged tone, the queue is full. Please hang up and call again later.
@wtsww.bsky.socialOur phone lines will be extremely busy so please be patient and respectful to the staff who are trying to book you in.
For more important information about booking visit: champ.ly/OSW2M9l_
@wtsww.bsky.socialOur phone lines are open! Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales members can now book 7-day stays on Skokholm. To book, call 01656 724100 Monday to Thursday between 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. Please have your membership number, your preferred and alternatives dates, and payment details at the ready.
@wtsww.bsky.socialTo book, call 01656 724100 Monday to Thursday between 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. Have ready: - your membership number - your preferred and alternatives dates - payment details Our phone lines will be extremely busy so please be patient and respectful to the staff who are trying to book you in.
@wtsww.bsky.socialSkokholm 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...
@wtsww.bsky.socialThese photos were taken by our People and Wildlife Officer, Gretchen, at Teifi Marshes nature reserve.
Learn more about galls, what they are and why they form, in Gretchen's blog: champ.ly/dMj-UTOa
@wtsww.bsky.socialSome of our favourites to spot are: 🔴 Robin's Pincushion - a hairy, round growth found on wild roses. 🛸 Spangle Galls - on the underside of Oak leaves, some look like little flying saucers, others like cheerios! 🟠 Marble Galls. Round growths that form on Oak buds in summer.
@wtsww.bsky.socialWhat 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!
@wtsww.bsky.socialWe 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 ⬇️
@wtsww.bsky.social@wtsww.bsky.socialOur 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
@wtsww.bsky.socialWe won’t be processing new memberships during the height of booking season, 02/10-26/10. Current members can renew their membership during this period by phone or by returning your renewal form. Please note, membership doesn’t guarantee you a booking as demand is high and spaces are limited.
