👀 Weekly Sightings Update 🌊🧑‍🤝‍🧑This week our #MarineConservation volunteers carried out 8 #DolphinWatch surveys! 📝We had a few surveys with dolphins as well as some rainbows!

We're hiring a Communications Officer! 🦭 We're looking for a creative individual with an eye for design and flair for storytelling to create engaging content across our communications channels to inspire action for nature. Apply by 26th Jan: www.welshwildlife.org/jobs

Thank you to Love Trails Community Fund for the donation of 19 brand new, tree planting spades to support work at Cartersford Nature Reserve. With their help, over 800 trees have already been planted this winter! 🌳

Path closures at Pwll y Wrach ⚠️ Several paths will be closed at Pwll y Wrach this week due to tree works so look out for signage if you visit. Parking space will be very limited due to contractor vehicles. Thanks for your cooperation. #PwllYWrach #Talgarth #Brecon

Job opportunity 🌊 Wildlife Trust Wales are hiring a Marine Officer! If you looking for a role that will deliver significant benefits for marine life in Welsh seas, apply by 18th January. Find out more: champ.ly/UVksm6Jt 📸 Linda Pitkin/2020VISION #EnvironmentJob #ConservationCareers

Snowy scenes from our reserves this week! ❄️ Some beautiful images of Cors Goch and Ffrwd Farm Mire captured by our reserves team. Find a reserve to connect with wildlife this weekend: www.welshwildlife.org/nature-reserves 📸 Becca Killa & Paul Thornton #Snow #Winter #Wildlife #Nature

We're hiring a Communications Officer! We're looking for a creative individual with an eye for design & flair for storytelling to create engaging content across our communications channels to inspire action for nature. Apply today: www.welshwildlife.org/jobs/communications-officer

#12DaysWild may be over, but there are still so many ways to stay connected to nature and make a difference! Whether it’s planting for pollinators, reducing waste or joining local events, every action counts. Find more ideas here: champ.ly/yUuWqGNQ 📸 Chris Gomersall/2020VISION

Efallai bod #12DiwrnodGwyllt wedi dod i ben, ond mae sawl ffordd o ddal ati i gadw cysylltiad â byd natur a gwneud gwahaniaeth! Beth am blannu ar gyfer pryfed peillio, lleihau gwastraff neu ymuno â digwyddiadau lleol! Dewch i gael mwy o syniadau: champ.ly/yUuWqGNQ 📸 Chris Gomersall/2020VISION

Caneuon byd natur yw’r gorau yn y gaeaf. Yn ystod #12DiwrnodGwyllt , arhoswch am eiliad i fwynhau caneuon byd natur. O alaw hwyliog y robin goch i felodi swynol y fwyalchen, mae gan bob aderyn ei gân arbennig ei hun. 🎵 Gwrandewch: champ.ly/xWsVHWUX 📸 Margaret Holland

Stop and listen! Nature’s got the best playlist this winter. This #12DaysWild, take a moment to listen to nature’s soundtrack. From the cheerful robin’s winter song to the blackbird’s flute-like melody, every bird has its own tune. 🎵 Take a listen: champ.ly/swRlo4yk 📸 Margaret Holland

Spotting animal tracks is a great way to discover hidden wildlife on your #12DaysWild walks. From Deer hoofprints to Otter trails, every mark tells a story! 🐾 Take a closer look: champ.ly/6nUY6VDr 📸 Karen Lloyd, Peter Cairns, Amy Lewis

Mae dilyn olion anifeiliaid yn ffordd wych o ddod o hyd i fywyd gwyllt cudd ar eich teithiau cerdded #12DiwrnodGwyllt. O olion carnau ceirw i olion dyfrgwn, mae stori y tu ôl i bob un! 🐾 Edrychwch yn ofalus: champ.ly/UyRFMA8V 📸 Karen Lloyd, Peter Cairns, Amy Lewis

Nid pob petrisen sy'n hoff o goed gellyg! A dweud y gwir, mae’n well gan y Betrisen gadw ei thraed ar y ddaear, ac mae’n adnabyddus am ddodwy llawer iawn o wyau. Bydd y fenyw yn dodwy rhwng 13 ac 16 o wyau mewn un nythaid, ond gall ambell un ddodwy hyd at 20! 🍐🪶 📸 David Tipling/2020VISION

Not all partridges hang out in pear trees! The Grey Partridge prefers the ground and is known for laying impressively large numbers of eggs. Females typically lay 13-16 eggs in a clutch, but some can lay up to 20! 🍐🪶 📸 David Tipling/2020VISION #12DaysWild

On the 9th day of #12DaysWild , we’re feeling seal-abratory! Ever spotted a curious grey seal bobbing offshore or snoozing on the sand? They are Britain’s largest native seals, and their white fluffy pups look like festive snowballs! 🦭 📸 Thinesh Thirugnanasampanthar

Ar nawfed diwrnod #12DiwrnodGwyllt, rydyn ni’n rhoi sylw mawr i’r morloi! Welsoch chi erioed forlo llwyd chwilfrydig yn pipian drwy’r dŵr neu'n cael pum munud ar y tywod? Dyma forloi brodorol mwyaf Prydain, ac mae’r rhai bach yn wyn fel peli eira! 🦭 📸 Thinesh Thirugnanasampanthar

Camwch i mewn i 2026 gyda thaith gerdded fach neu fawr! O daith fach hamddenol i daith gerdded heriol, gallwch deimlo gwefr y gaeaf yn ein gwarchodfeydd natur. Dod o hyd i lwybrau yn eich ardal chi: champ.ly/x22tcqN1 📸 Danny Green/2020VISION

Step into 2026 with a wild walk! From gentle strolls to rugged hikes, our nature reserves are bursting with winter wonder. Tag us in your first #12DaysWild walk of the year and discover trails near you: champ.ly/x22tcqN1 📸 Danny Green/2020VISION

Start your new year with nature in mind! 🌱 ✳️ Go veggie one day a week 🥦 ✳️ Change how you travel 🚲 ✳️ Learn how to save water 💧 Small actions can make a big impact for you and for nature! 📸 Terry Whittaker/2020VISION #12DaysWild #12DiwrnodGwyllt

Beth am gychwyn y flwyddyn newydd gyda natur mewn golwg! 🌱 ✳️ Peidiwch â bwyta cig un diwrnod yr wythnos 🥦 ✳️ Newidiwch sut rydych chi’n teithio 🚲 ✳️ Dysgwch sut i arbed dŵr 💧 📸 Terry Whittaker/2020VISION #12DiwrnodGwyllt

Ar bumed diwrnod #12DiwrnodGwyllt, rydyn ni am fynd yn wyllt wirion dros Wiwerod Coch! Dydy’r creaduriaid bach gwyllt yma sy'n cuddio yn y coed ddim yn gaeafgysgu, mi fyddan nhw’n casglu cnau i’w cynnal dros y misoedd oer. 🌰🐿️ 📸 Mark Hamblin/2020VISION

On the 5th day of #12DaysWild, we’re going completely nuts for Red Squirrels! These fiery woodland elves don’t hibernate, they squirrel away snacks to survive the chilly months. 🌰🐿️ 📸 Mark Hamblin/2020VISION

Time to spruce up your tree knowledge! This #12DaysWild, head outdoors and learn to spot the trees that make winter so magical 🎄 Explore our tree ID guide: champ.ly/vnHJpIqM 📸 Peter Cairns/2020VISION

Dewch i ni gael gweld faint rydych chi'n ei wybod am goed! Yn ystod #12DiwrnodGwyllt, ewch allan i’r awyr agored i ddysgu sut mae adnabod y coed sy’n gwneud y gaeaf mor hudolus. 🎄 Edrychwch ar ein harweiniad ar sut i adnabod coed: champ.ly/vnHJpIqM 📸 Peter Cairns/2020VISION

Glywsoch chi erioed am Wyfyn Rhagfyr? Mae’n un o’r ychydig rywogaethau sy'n hedfan yn y gaeaf. Gwyfyn bach blewog lliw siarcol ydi hwn, sy'n gorffwyso mewn coetiroedd. Dydi’r gwyfyn llawn dwf ddim yn bwyta – mae’n byw ar egni mae wedi’i storio pan oedd yn lindysyn. 🐛 📸 Vaughn Matthews

The December Moth is truly moth-nificent! It’s one of the few species flying in winter. Fluffy and charcoal-coloured, it rests in woodland. Adults do not feed and live on energy stored as caterpillars. 🐛 📸 Vaughn Matthews #12DaysWild #12DiwrnodGwyllt

Wrap up warm and wish upon a winter star! Head outside, look up, and let the night sky dazzle you. It’s the most magical decoration of all! ✨ 📸 Ed Marshall #12DaysWild #12DiwrnodGwyllt

Gwisgwch yn gynnes ac ewch i weld sêr y nos yn gwenu! Ewch allan, edrychwch i fyny a byddwch yn siŵr o gael eich cyfareddu wrth i sêr y nos wenu arnoch chi. Dyma’r addurniadau gorau un! ✨ 📸 Ed Marshall #12DaysWild #12DiwrnodGwyllt

Dymuniadau da i chi ar ddiwrnod cyntaf #12DiwrnodGwyllt! Efallai eich bod chi’n teimlo fel mynd i gysgu dros y gaeaf, ond mae byd natur yn llawn bywyd. Beth am fynd am dro bach tymhorol. Cofiwch ddweud beth welsoch chi yn y sylwadau! 📸 Danny Green/2020VISION

Happy first day of #12DaysWild ! Winter may make you want to hibernate, but nature is full of life. Take a festive walk and tell us what you find in the comments! 📸 Danny Green/2020VISION

Merry Christmas🎄 From all us at The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales we wish you a wonderful wildlife-packed festive season! Thank you to each and every one of you who has supported our work to protect more wildlife and wild spaces in Wales this year! 📸 Mark Hamblin/2020VISION

#12DaysWild is just around the corner! 🦊🐦🦉 Here's some winter wildlife to get you inspired to spend the festive season connecting with nature! Want more inspiration? Sign up to #12DaysWild today: champ.ly/eXqJCAsG

Here's our new Biosecurity Checklist for Ringers and Researches who head over to islands. Keeping these islands predator-free is integral to them remaining havens for seabirds. @btobirds.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social @birdsinwales.bsky.social @northwaleswt.bsky.social @wtsww.bsky.social

Inspired by her time as a Long Term Volunteer on Skomer this summer, Amy has created a 2026 calendar featuring her favourite island animals. She'll be donating 10% from every calendar sold to the Trust. If you'd like to purchase one, email [email protected]. #Skomer

There’s just one week to go until you can book your 2026 day trip to Skomer! We’re proud to work in partnership with Pembrokeshire Islands - the only boat operator that lands on Skomer. You can book your day trip on their website from 1st December. 📸 Alexander Mustard

Our Gower volunteers are celebrating the delivery of a batch of brand new hand tools as part of our #NatureNetworks Accessible Nature project. These tools will help us to engage with more volunteers & deliver more essential work on our reserves! #RhwydweithiauNatur #NatureReserves #Volunteers

Hot off the press! 🍄 The winter edition of our Your Wales Wild magazine has just dropped. If you'd like to receive our magazine, packed with exciting nature news from South & West Wales, become a member today. Become a member: www.welshwildlife.org/become-member 📸 Molly Johns

This #InternationalMensDay we teamed up with Dave Muckell, Director of Lads and Dads, to learn what nature means to him. Lads and Dads, based in Bridgend, helps men & fathers reconnect with themselves, with their children & with each other. Read more: champ.ly/J-fXT8bE

Join us for our AGM on Thursday 20th November! 🦋 Come along to hear about what we've achieved over the last year and what exciting projects we've got coming up. Find out more: champ.ly/EP-UFEs6 📸 Vaughn Matthews

A huge thank you to all who came along to our Ratty Returns event last week! The evening was a wonderful celebration of Water Voles and the people working hard to bring them back to the River Thaw. Don't worry if you missed it, you can watch the film over on our YouTube channel: champ.ly/sgr9REtz

Skokholm Island booking will open to non-members on 17th Nov. We have limited availability, with no rooms left from early May to early July. To book, call 01656 724100 Mon to Thurs 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm only. Find out more: champ.ly/OSW2M9l_ 📸 Mike Snelle

A week to go until our AGM! 🐬 Join us for our 23rd Annual General Meeting on 20th November! Come along to hear about what we've achieved over the last year and what exciting projects we've got coming up. Find out more: champ.ly/EP-UFEs6 📸 Sarah Perry

We were saddened to hear the news that Mike Alexander has died aged 77, after lifetime dedicated to protecting wildlife and wild places in Wales. Mike will be missed by many at the Trust, but his incredible legacy will live on. Read more: champ.ly/7M2Z8TbO

A week to go until our Ratty Returns event - an evening celebrating Water Voles and the people working hard to bring them back from the brink of extinction! 📍 Cowbridge Town Hall 📅 Thursday 13th November, 7-8:30pm Book your place: champ.ly/Yq_El1AM 📸 Tom Marshall

Skokholm booking opens soon! WTSWW members can book 7 night stays from 3rd Nov and 3/4 night stays from 10th Nov. To book, call 01656 724100 Mon-Thurs between 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm only. For more information visit: www.welshwildlife.org/islands-booking-faqs 📸 Mike Snelle

Our Actions Map is full of wonderful examples of people taking action for wildlife! Our action of the month comes from Sue and Ianto who have been turning their garden into a sanctuary for bugs, birds and hedgehogs! Add your action: champ.ly/AORuldwh

Join us for an evening all about Water Voles! Come along to Cowbridge Town Hall on 13th November for a short film screening and Q&A with Water Vole experts to learn about their recent reintroduction to the River Thaw. Book your place: champ.ly/Yq_El1AM 📸 Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

Ymunwch â ni i ddarganfod mwy am ein coetiroedd rhyfeddol a'n prosiect fforestydd glaw tymherus! weithgareddau i bawb o teithiau cerdded cen i samplu afonydd, blwch golau UF a mwy. Darganfod mwy: champ.ly/iTrVPLyS

Join us to discover more about our wonderful woodlands and our temperate rainforest project! There will be activities for all from lichen walks to river sampling, a UV light box and more! Find out more: champ.ly/iTrVPLyS #Rainforest #Woodland #Pembrokeshire #Wildlife #Nature