We are aiming to collect nocturnal parasitoid wasps that occur at moth traps from across the country. We are looking for people who trap frequently, especially in woodland/natural areas between May and September of this year. Gardens are also fine, although due to limited funding, we may have to cap participation and prioritise areas that are more likely to attract parasitoid wasps. We will ask participants to collect parasitoid wasps in tubes containing ethanol and to send these back to the NHM, where these will be identified and incorporated into the museum's Hymenoptera collections (with due credit to the collector). ID will be returned to the collector. Collecting equipment (tubes and ethanol) and postage will be provided. If you are interested in participating, please get in touch.
Photo from Kevin Hitch submitted to Cofnod ORS.
Welcome to all. You do not need to be a member of the BSBI, just interested in plants and understand that you come at your own risk. No need to reserve a place. Lifts from Ruthin Rugby Club SJ118578. This season we’ll be looking at un-recorded monads and checking out older, rarer records.
The field visits to record plants are led by Jo Clark and Heather Garrett, volunteer BSBI Joint Vice-County Recorders for Meirionnydd. We welcome beginner and more established botanists to join us, so please email Jo or Heather to register for our group emails giving joining instructions etc. We meet at 10am and usually finish around 3:30 pm. Bring your lunch, drinks, and wear clothing appropriate to the weather, season and terrain. Members attend at their own risk.
The National Forum for Biological Recording's annual conference will take place in person at the YMa Pontypridd in south Wales (near Cardiff) on Thu 09 May 2024 until Sat 11 May 2024.
The conference will consist of two days at YMa Pontypridd hearing from a range of biodiversity professionals and volunteers about how they have been involved in taking recording to the "next level". Sessions will cover themes such as recorder development, extreme geography, novel technology and the discovery of new species. Sat 11 May 2024 will be an optional field trip to a nearby site to undertake some next-level recording of our very own. Recorders of all abilities are welcome.
Be part of Vincent Wildlife Trust's fourth Citizen Science National Polecat Survey.
Help VWT find out how polecats are recovering from their historical decline.
VWT is also interested in receiving hair and whisker samples from deceased polecats for future research. Contact Katherine Morley for more information if you have found a deceased polecat and are happy to collect samples.
Anglesey Fens For All, Forever - Farm Engagement Officer (17.5 hours per week – 0.5FTE)
North Wales Wildlife Trust - Bangor office, Bangor, Gwynedd
£27-28K per annum
Closing date: Monday 19 February 2024
NWWT are looking for an experienced, friendly, outgoing individual with a good understanding of farming and an interest in exploring realistic sustainable land management options with farmers.
Anglesey Fens For All, Forever - Project Administrator
North Wales Wildlife Trust - Bangor office, Bangor, Gwynedd
£27-28K per annum
Closing date: Monday 12 February 2024
NWWT are looking for an efficient, organised and self-motivated administrator to support a small project team in delivering the detailed 2-year Development Phase (Phase 1) of our Anglesey Fens For All, Forever Project.
Anglesey Fens For All, Forever - Project Manager
North Wales Wildlife Trust - Bangor office, Bangor, Gwynedd
£34-35K per annum
Closing date: Monday 29 January 2024
NWWT are looking for an experienced, confident, dynamic and highly-motivated individual to lead the 2-year Development Phase (Phase 1) of our Anglesey Fens For All, Forever Project.
The once ubiquitous milk-stand
Now a source of stories and family memories.
The September weather - started hot, breezy and dry, and ended hot, windy and wet.
… and breaking all records.
…with illustrated highlights from Cymuned Llên Natur.
A Moroccan dust storm brings consternation to Welsh motorists.
What is the Welsh for a ‘cloudburst’?
Fungus foray Quiz.