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Camera Traps

I managed to pick up a couple of pheasants that had sadly been killed on the local roads. Placing them along the woodland edge at Rhydymyn I set up the camera traps we have and left with great anticipation of what would get caught on ‘film’.

I expected to get some foxes and badgers scavenging off the carcasses, however, the buzzards finding them was a bit of a welcome surprise. The squirrel was cacheing acorns and just happened to choose the spot right by the camera to hide its winter food.

Caught In Their Tracks…

Our Stealth Cameras have caught our mammals on site! The cameras situated at various points Read more

Wildlife Matters

Our members received the latest edition of Wildlife Matters at the end of last month, join us as a member and be the first to hear about upcoming courses and events plus what the team has been up to. Read more

Lesser Horseshoe in Building….

Whilst out on site our Senior Ranger managed to capture this Lesser Horseshoe Bat just hanging around!! Read more

Fungi Fun For All!!

Two Fungi events were held over the weekend, one being the course with 12 participants, which was an in depth look into Fungi, its structure and key elements.

Over 30 people joined us for the Fungi Foray yesterday, which involved exploring the reserve to see what could be found! A good variety of species were found with Charles Aron on hand to help identify. We hope everyone can join us again next year!!

Cows depart…

The Highland Cows that have been on the reserve over the summer months have now left until next year. They visit us on an annual basis as part of the management plan that is in place, to help diversify the grassland and wildflower species on site. Read more

Event this weekend…..

It’s not too late to join us at Rhydymwyn Valley Nature Reserve this weekend for our event. On Sunday Matthew McIntyre will be joining us to lead a Bushcraft Event which will show Matthew’s expertise out in the bush, his techniques and learn how you can survive outdoors. This free event only has limited places left so please contact 01352 742115 to book yours now!

Elf and Fairy Academy a success

Our Elf and Fairy academy was a great success. See Flintshire Chronicle for full story. Read more

Kidney-Spot Ladybird Spotted!

Whilst working on the Rhydymwyn Valley reserve today I spotted an unusual, small, black lump on one of the willows. Closer inspection revealed it to be a type of ladybird. A quick identification using a Ladybird identification guide revealed it to be a Kidney-Spot Ladybird (Chilocorus renipustulatus)! This was a new species Read more

Leading Guided Walks

Bookings now being taken for this course, which will be packed full of interesting facts about the nature reserve. Please book early to avoid disappointment!

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