Big Wild Sleepout at Conwy

Last night, all over the UK, families spent the night under canvas, exploring the world at dusk, night and dawn. Some in their gardens, some on offshore islands, some on RSPB nature reserves. Here's what we did at RSPB Conwy.

Saturday, 6pm: Families arrived ready for their adventure, set up camp, and the fun started!  Jayden gets to grips with an apple.

Saturday 8pm: Children completed challenges and the fire was lit - one marshmallow just wasn't enough for Emma

Saturday 9.30pm: With dusk upon us, bat detectors in hand, pipistrelles and noctules were heard and seen as we explored the trails by night.  Big thank you  to Cathy, Bev and Giles from Gwynedd Bat Group.

Saturday 10pm: Volunteer Bob set up the light traps and we saw some moths, but he told us we would see even more in the morning. Hot chocolate was on hand for all, before venturing into our tents for a few hours of sleep.

Sunday 6am: We explored the reserve on our dawn walk, where Charlie was happy to demonstrate his best frog face whilst perched in a suitable spot!

Sunday 8am: Bob was right.  There were dozens of moths in his trap - Harry met a poplar hawkmoth

Sunday 8.30am: whilst we munched breakfast and drank coffee in the morning sunshine, William has his eye on the moths

Before we left, nine-year old Jayden shared his Big Wild Sleepout poem...

We came to Conwy to sleep the night,

Me and Phoebe had a pillow fight,

We saw bats and loads of moths as well,

We slept in a tent and had stories to tell.

We got up early to see the birds,

but Edward and Phoebe could not be heard!

I think they were still asleep...ha, ha, ha!

The Big Wild SleepOut was enjoyed by all. Wildlife was discovered, friends were made, and we want to do it all again!