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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 5d

Skomer hostel booking will open to Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales members on 6th October and non-members on 20th October 2025.

Here’s everything you need to know before you go: www.youtube.com/watc...

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 8d

Last chance to #SaveOurRedSquirrels! The Bryn Cadwgan Energy Park consultation closes tomorrow! With your help, we ensure their home is protected from development!

Send a letter to object: champ.ly/AGfHrSh6

📸 Grace Hunt

#RedSquirrels #Wildlife #Nature #Wales

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 10d

Time is running out for Red Squirrels in mid-Wales…

Red Squirrels have been important part of the Welsh landscape for tens of thousands of years, but now just three isolated populations remain in Wales.

Take action today: champ.ly/AGfHrSh6

📸 Margaret Holland

#RedSquirrels #Wildlife

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 12d

We have records of Red Squirrels using forests in mid-Wales for over 20 years. The Bryn Cadwgan Energy Park threatens to destroy the forests they call home.

Send an objection to #SaveOurRedSquirrels: champ.ly/AGfHrSh6

#RedSquirrels #Wildlife #Nature #Wales

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 14d

Take action to #SaveOurRedSquirrels 🐿️

We’re in a biodiversity crisis with 1 in 6 species at risk of extinction in Wales. We can’t afford to lose another iconic species from our landscape.

Use our template to object to the Bryn Cadwgan Energy Park: champ.ly/AGfHrSh6

📸 John Bridges

A Red Squirrel on the forest floor, with red-brown fur, long ear tufts, and long whiskers.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 16d

We need as many people as possible to object to the Bryn Cadwgan Energy Park development to keep our Red Squirrels safe. 🐿️🧡

Please take action and share this campaign with friends and family: champ.ly/AGfHrSh6

📸 Gillian Lloyd

#RedSquirrels #Wildlife #Nature #WalesStaycation

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 18d

There are only three Red Squirrel populations remaining in the whole of Wales, and the population in mid-Wales is now under threat. We need your help to protect their home from development.

Take action to #SaveOurRedSquirrels: champ.ly/AGfHrSh6

📸 Peter Cairns/2020VISION

#RedSquirrels #Wildlife

A close-up of a Red Squirrel. It has orange-brown fur with large eyes and long whiskers.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 19d

Members of WTSWW have priority to book overnight stays on Skomer & Skokholm. We won’t be processing new memberships during the height of booking season. If you’d like priority booking, join as a member before the 22nd Sep.

Become a member: www.welshwildlife.org/become-member

A Razorbill sat on a rock in front of a yellow background. The seabird has a black head, chunky black bill and white front.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 20d

We have less than two weeks left to object to the Bryn Cadwgan Energy Park that threatens a precious population of Red Squirrels in mid-Wales.

Use our template to send your objection and help #SaveOurRedSquirrels: champ.ly/AGfHrSh6

#RedSquirrels #Wildlife #Nature #Wales

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 22d

For over 20 years, we’ve been working to protect Red Squirrels in mid-Wales but now a wind farm development threatens to destroy one of the few forests they still call home & push this population to extinction.

Take action to #SaveOurRedSquirrels: champ.ly/AGfHrSh6

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 23d

Join us tonight for an online premiere of The Wildlife Trust & Me, a short filmed produced by Alfred Aston.

Fred's short animated film explores his experience as a neurodivergent person and journey with our Cardiff Stand For Nature Youth Forum.

Tune in at 7pm to watch: youtu.be/EhApSRBMbpY

A drawing of a badger with text The Wildlife Trust and Me.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 26d

It's #RememberACharityWeek! Choosing to leave a gift in your Will to The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales will ensure that your love of nature lives on in our wonderful wild spaces.

Find out more: www.welshwildlife.org/gift-in-will

📸 Ross Hoddinott/2020VISION

A couple walking in an autumnal woodland - there is a line of birch trees and orange leaves all over the ground.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 28d

We've been inviting the local community to come and meet our grazing herds at Ystradfawr and Allt Rhongyr! 🐮

These events have been a great way for people to learn about the benefits of conservation grazing and how to safely interact with cattle.

Sarah, Team Wilder Officer, with herd of cows on reserve.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · Sep 6

You can help to rescue Red Squirrels with our adoption packs! 🐿️

Each pack includes an introductory letter, personalised adoption certificate, fact sheet and cuddly soft toy.

Find out more: champ.ly/wuFkFFIL

📸 John Bridges

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · Sep 5

We are incredibly grateful to the Noble Caledonia Charitable Trust who raised £5000 for Skomer & Skokholm in memory of their late colleague, Ian Bullock. A much loved member of staff, artist & admired member of the naturalist community.

Read more: champ.ly/qi8L_xrx

A cruise ship with puffins flying around it.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · Sep 3

Celebrating a fresh start at Cartersford 🌳

We have officially signed the lease meaning the work can now begin to transform this felled forest into a haven for wildlife! We celebrated the occasion with The Gower Society, our Swansea Local Group and volunteers.

Two people shaking hands holding contracts at Cartersford.

A group of people on a guided walk around Cartersford.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · Sep 2

Our Wilder Engagement Officer hosted a bilingual beginner tree ID walk.🌳🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Members of the public were led on a guided walk around Forest Farm to learn all about our native broadleaf trees, while also learning their Welsh names and practicing their Welsh language skills.

A tree guide with photos of different leaves.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · Aug 29

Important islands booking update

We’ve listened to your feedback and have made some changes to improve how you book stays on Skomer and Skokholm.

For more information visit: www.welshwildlife.org/islands-booking-faqs

📸 Joshua Copping

#Skomer #Skokholm

A Puffin surrounded by white flowers and green vegetation.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · Aug 28

🚨 Job opportunity! 🚨

We're hiring a Fundraising & Communications Manager! If you have experience securing unrestricted income through fundraising and communications apply by 5th September.

Find out more: www.welshwildlife.org/jobs

#EnvironmentJob #ConservationCareers

A photo of a Seal swimming underwater with text that reads 'Could you be out next Communications & Fundraising Manager?'

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · Aug 26

Today 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.

📸 Diana Clark/WTSWW

A large group of people at the memorial at Parc Slip.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · Aug 25

What's on this week at Welsh Wildlife Centre ☀️

🐞27th August - Mini-beast Safari & Crafty Afternoon
🎨28th Aug - Clay Creature Modelling & Family Nature Walk
🐸29th Aug - Pond Explorers & Arty Friday

Find an event: www.welshwildlife.org/events

📸 Ross Hoddinott/2020VISION

Two children outside - one is holding a pond dipping net.

The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · Aug 22

Looking for things to do with your little ones this August? How about taking part in a #WILDFundraiser to support the wild spaces you'll be enjoying this summer? 🌞

Head to our fundraising page for more inspiration: www.welshwildlife.org/become-a-wild-fundraiser

📸 David Tipling/2020VISION

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · Aug 21

Recognising our brilliant Bridgend Local Group volunteers 💚

We nominated our volunteers for the Bridgend Unsung Heroes Awards in recognition of their invaluable support assisting with membership mailings. A huge thank you to these volunteers for their passion, dedication & organisational skills!

A group of volunteers outside at Parc Slip being presented a certificate of recognition.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · Aug 20

Have you met our highland cows at Parc Slip?! 🐮

Hamish and Dougal do great job grazing the reserve, helping to boost plant biodiversity in turn supporting a huge range of species!

📸 Tim Jones

#ParcSlip #Bridgend #NatureReserve #Cows #Grazing #Conservation

A view through a hide window of a black highland cow eating some willow.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · Aug 19

Last week our Wilder Engagement Officer, Marianne, spent a few days on Skomer helping the island team run a youth event with Black2Nature. The group got stuck in with rock pooling, sea watching and even helped researchers with their monitoring of Manx Shearwater chicks!

Selfie of Marianne wearing a Skomer Island t-shirt and holding a pair of binoculars.

A group of people rock pooling on the rocky shore on Skomer Island on a bright, sunny day.