And so it is onwards with my journey of experiences from A to Z of my time thus far with RSPB Cymru…
I is for … Images
I have often wondered what kind of bird watcher am I. I know I am not a twitcher, as I know I would not get any pleasure...
Since October 2013 RSPB Cymru has been running a campaign calling for Glastir, the Welsh Governments scheme to support wildlife friendly farmers, to become an effective tool in turning around the fortunes of nature in Wales.
In total over 650 people...
Two down, the letters A to F done, so here are two more letters and things that have meant so much to me over the past few years!
G is for … Grassholm and Gannets
The single most “coolest” thing I have done since becoming a volunteer for RSPB...
Throughout March RSPB Cymru were raising funds for our Gola rainforest project in Sierra Leone. Our work is so much more than a simple rainforest conservation effort, with a focus on helping the 25,000 inhabitants learn to live a more sustainable lifestyle...
The last few months myself and Denise Leech of Greenfingers Designs have been working on a fun project to be unveiled at the Cardiff RHS Flower show next weekend.
The RHS have given us a plot of land to get creative and show some ways you can make your...
You will probably have seen our previous blog posts about the Glastir consultation. This is your chance to have your say on the Welsh Governments farmland wildlife scheme. The Government are currently asking for views on the design and implementation...
You may have seen in the press over the last few weeks Iolo Williams urging people “to speak up to ensure the scheme delivers the support wildlife-friendly farmers need to make real improvements for threatened farmland wildlife such as curlews, water...
We covered A-C in part one of this blog. I’d like to thank those who have made kind comments on here and on the Newport Wetlands community pages (where I usually lurk).
This week I move onto D, E and F on the things in the last five years of being...
It’s been a busy week at the Wales HQ office, with inductions being held for two of our new starters. Cara Walker, our new Mid Wales recruiter got off to a flying start (sorry, couldn’t resist) when she teamed up with James at Royal Glamorgan Hospital...
Greg Morgan is Site Manager for Ramsey Island, his role also has responsibility for Grassholm Island, 8 miles off the Pembrokeshire coast. This is his 3rd and final special blog on the seabirds of Ramsey and Grassholm and which species have been affected...
Local pub and B&B owner Simon Moore in Rhayader has raised almost £200.00 for RSPB Cymru by completing a 10 mile run through the RSPB Carngafallt nature reserve. The money will go towards doing vital conservation work at RSPB Carngafallt and wider conservation...
The Welsh Government’s current review of their wildlife-friendly farming scheme ‘Glastir’, will close on 28 March, and this could be our last chance to get it right for Welsh wildlife. Once in place the scheme will run until 2020 which is also the EU...
I have recently celebrated my second year of blogging on here. Way back in March 2012 I was given a unique opportunity to share with you my enthusiasm and passion for the great wonder of Welsh and British nature. I wondered how I could celebrate that...
Very often, as I’m such a sentimental person I feel sad when things change, people move on, houses get sold, possessions get lost. It’s not a good thing to be so sentimental, it can impair your judgement, make you over-look the benefits a new beginning...
Our team highlight of the week came when working on a reserve last Saturday. James went to help at Newport Wetlands National Nature Reserve, and not only did he get four memberships – which were matched by reserve staff –he also helped make one visitors...
Greg Morgan is Warden on Ramsey Island, his role also has responsibility for Grassholm Island, 8 miles off the Pembrokeshire coast.
In my last blog I wrote about the large number of dead seabirds (mainly razorbills, guillemots and puffins) which have...
We’re all aware of the tough time our coastal communities have been having this winter, one aspect which has been less well reported in the media has been the effect of the stormy weather on our coastal wildlife. Marine species, in particular many...
Sunshine and sculpture...
What a joy a little sunshine can bring to the soul. Feeling that tingling warmth on your skin, listening to nature warming up and singing it's song, buds bursting and new shoots growing.
On one recent sunny sunday, to...
I have spent the past twenty four hours wondering where to go for a spot of Birdwatching this week. In the end I decided to go down to Forest Farm as I haven’t had a woodland bird fest for a little while. Whilst I am there, there is one bird I will all...
This March our stationary bike will be popping up at places all over south east Wales as a key part of our Give To Gola campaign. One of the main focuses of our work in the Gola Rainforest in Sierra Leone is spreading awareness about how to live sustainably...
The past week has been another good one for the Community Team. With myself and volunteers helping out at events. We all enjoyed time spent at the St David’s Day Market in Cardiff city centre. As the weather had been so bad recently, the organisers kindly...
What the Gola rainforest teaches us about our place in nature
We've been talking a lot recently about our collaboration with Size of Wales to raise funds to help save Gola's natural paradise. In our previous post, I took a look at pygmy hipp...
Life is sometimes made up of spontaneous decisions. I made one last Thursday. I woke up early to find the sun streaming in through the sky light in the bedroom. Bright early mornings are the first sign that spring is around the corner. I decided it was...
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After surviving the last few weeks weather, this bright week really feels like it’s brought energy to everything.
As part of my job this week I’ve been lucky enough to spend a couple of days experiencing and enjoying two equally wonderful yet...
