Many thanks to Beach Academy Wales for their Chiton record, submitted via LERC Wales App: www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app
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September 11, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Many thanks to Beach Academy Wales for their Chiton record, submitted via LERC Wales App: www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app
This Friday we will be at Newbridge Fields #Bridgend for the Bridgend Nature Festival!
Come and visit the SEWBReC stall along with lots of other great nature organisations to celebrate the wildlife of Wales at this family friendly event.
Come and visit the SEWBReC stall along with lots of other great nature organisations to celebrate the wildlife of Wales at this family friendly event.
July 27, 2026 at 4:30 PM
This Friday we will be at Newbridge Fields #Bridgend for the Bridgend Nature Festival!
Come and visit the SEWBReC stall along with lots of other great nature organisations to celebrate the wildlife of Wales at this family friendly event.
Come and visit the SEWBReC stall along with lots of other great nature organisations to celebrate the wildlife of Wales at this family friendly event.
We will be at Go Wild in Pontypool Park this Saturday, along with lots of other great nature organisations!
Come and say hello at the SEWBReC stall.
bgtorfaenlnp.wales/en/whats-on/...
Come and say hello at the SEWBReC stall.
bgtorfaenlnp.wales/en/whats-on/...
July 23, 2026 at 9:57 AM
We will be at Go Wild in Pontypool Park this Saturday, along with lots of other great nature organisations!
Come and say hello at the SEWBReC stall.
bgtorfaenlnp.wales/en/whats-on/...
Come and say hello at the SEWBReC stall.
bgtorfaenlnp.wales/en/whats-on/...
You can find us at Vale Nature Festival at Cosmeston Lakes this Saturday! Come and say hi at the SEWBReC stall.
Loads of great nature organisations will be at this fun family friendly event from @valelnp.bsky.social #ValeNature
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Loads of great nature organisations will be at this fun family friendly event from @valelnp.bsky.social #ValeNature
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vale-natur...
Vale Nature Festival 2026
Join us for a celebration of nature in the Vale and find out how you can take action to support nature's recovery
www.eventbrite.co.uk
July 16, 2026 at 3:54 PM
You can find us at Vale Nature Festival at Cosmeston Lakes this Saturday! Come and say hi at the SEWBReC stall.
Loads of great nature organisations will be at this fun family friendly event from @valelnp.bsky.social #ValeNature
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vale-natur...
Loads of great nature organisations will be at this fun family friendly event from @valelnp.bsky.social #ValeNature
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vale-natur...
FREE Habitat courses!
Interested in learning how to identify and record different types of habitats? Join SEWBReC & @rctcouncil.bsky.social Ecology team at Pant Marsh #Pontyclun and Dare Valley Country Park #Aberdare this summer.
Booking essential, email info@sewbrec.org.uk to secure a space.
Interested in learning how to identify and record different types of habitats? Join SEWBReC & @rctcouncil.bsky.social Ecology team at Pant Marsh #Pontyclun and Dare Valley Country Park #Aberdare this summer.
Booking essential, email info@sewbrec.org.uk to secure a space.
July 14, 2026 at 2:56 PM
FREE Habitat courses!
Interested in learning how to identify and record different types of habitats? Join SEWBReC & @rctcouncil.bsky.social Ecology team at Pant Marsh #Pontyclun and Dare Valley Country Park #Aberdare this summer.
Booking essential, email info@sewbrec.org.uk to secure a space.
Interested in learning how to identify and record different types of habitats? Join SEWBReC & @rctcouncil.bsky.social Ecology team at Pant Marsh #Pontyclun and Dare Valley Country Park #Aberdare this summer.
Booking essential, email info@sewbrec.org.uk to secure a space.
The SEWBReC #SpeciesOfTheMonth for June is Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera)!
Can you spot this beautiful orchid in local parks, road verges or even your garden?
See if you can fill in the gaps in our maps, find more info, distribution maps and ID tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/species-otm/....
Can you spot this beautiful orchid in local parks, road verges or even your garden?
See if you can fill in the gaps in our maps, find more info, distribution maps and ID tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/species-otm/....
June 15, 2026 at 11:01 AM
The SEWBReC #SpeciesOfTheMonth for June is Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera)!
Can you spot this beautiful orchid in local parks, road verges or even your garden?
See if you can fill in the gaps in our maps, find more info, distribution maps and ID tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/species-otm/....
Can you spot this beautiful orchid in local parks, road verges or even your garden?
See if you can fill in the gaps in our maps, find more info, distribution maps and ID tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/species-otm/....
Free #MothTrapping course in south Wales!
Join SEWBReC and Moth expert David Slade in Talbot Green on Saturday 20th June to learn about trapping techniques and how to get involved running your own garden trap.
Email info@sewbrec.org.uk to secure a space.
#TeamMoth #MothsMatter
Join SEWBReC and Moth expert David Slade in Talbot Green on Saturday 20th June to learn about trapping techniques and how to get involved running your own garden trap.
Email info@sewbrec.org.uk to secure a space.
#TeamMoth #MothsMatter
June 8, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Free #MothTrapping course in south Wales!
Join SEWBReC and Moth expert David Slade in Talbot Green on Saturday 20th June to learn about trapping techniques and how to get involved running your own garden trap.
Email info@sewbrec.org.uk to secure a space.
#TeamMoth #MothsMatter
Join SEWBReC and Moth expert David Slade in Talbot Green on Saturday 20th June to learn about trapping techniques and how to get involved running your own garden trap.
Email info@sewbrec.org.uk to secure a space.
#TeamMoth #MothsMatter
Free #Dragonfly and #Damselfly course in south Wales!
Join SEWBReC and Odonata expert Steve Preddy at #MagorMarsh on 19th June to learn about this fascinating group of insects.
Email info@sewbrec.org.uk to secure a space.
Join SEWBReC and Odonata expert Steve Preddy at #MagorMarsh on 19th June to learn about this fascinating group of insects.
Email info@sewbrec.org.uk to secure a space.
June 4, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Free #Dragonfly and #Damselfly course in south Wales!
Join SEWBReC and Odonata expert Steve Preddy at #MagorMarsh on 19th June to learn about this fascinating group of insects.
Email info@sewbrec.org.uk to secure a space.
Join SEWBReC and Odonata expert Steve Preddy at #MagorMarsh on 19th June to learn about this fascinating group of insects.
Email info@sewbrec.org.uk to secure a space.
🦋 Introduction to Wildlife Recording – free webinar!
Wed 17 June, 18:30 (online)
New to recording or want more confidence? Learn the basics and how your sightings make a difference.
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...
Wed 17 June, 18:30 (online)
New to recording or want more confidence? Learn the basics and how your sightings make a difference.
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...
Introduction to Wildlife Recording session
Join Vale LNP in partnership with SEWBReC for this online webinar on an introduction to wildlife recording.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
June 4, 2026 at 10:25 AM
🦋 Introduction to Wildlife Recording – free webinar!
Wed 17 June, 18:30 (online)
New to recording or want more confidence? Learn the basics and how your sightings make a difference.
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...
Wed 17 June, 18:30 (online)
New to recording or want more confidence? Learn the basics and how your sightings make a difference.
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...
Our recommended event this week is a BioBlitz Fieldwork Day on Thursday at Parc Taf Bargoed.
Join SEWBReC and Merthyr Tydfil Biodiversity Partnership to learn about wildlife recording and survey techniques.
Book a free space here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bioblitz-f...
Join SEWBReC and Merthyr Tydfil Biodiversity Partnership to learn about wildlife recording and survey techniques.
Book a free space here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bioblitz-f...
May 11, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Our recommended event this week is a BioBlitz Fieldwork Day on Thursday at Parc Taf Bargoed.
Join SEWBReC and Merthyr Tydfil Biodiversity Partnership to learn about wildlife recording and survey techniques.
Book a free space here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bioblitz-f...
Join SEWBReC and Merthyr Tydfil Biodiversity Partnership to learn about wildlife recording and survey techniques.
Book a free space here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bioblitz-f...
@arachnoteg.bsky.social you are an excellent candidate for our grant scheme as well, if you want to buy your own microscope :) www.sewbrec.org.uk/grant
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Welcome to the South East Wales Biodiversity Records Centre | SEWBReC
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April 28, 2026 at 1:01 PM
@arachnoteg.bsky.social you are an excellent candidate for our grant scheme as well, if you want to buy your own microscope :) www.sewbrec.org.uk/grant
The SEWBReC #SpeciesOfTheMonth for April is the lovely Seven-spot Ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata)!
Can you spot them in your local parks or your garden?
See if you can fill in the gaps in our maps, find more info, distribution maps and ID tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/species-otm/....
Can you spot them in your local parks or your garden?
See if you can fill in the gaps in our maps, find more info, distribution maps and ID tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/species-otm/....
April 21, 2026 at 12:08 PM
The SEWBReC #SpeciesOfTheMonth for April is the lovely Seven-spot Ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata)!
Can you spot them in your local parks or your garden?
See if you can fill in the gaps in our maps, find more info, distribution maps and ID tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/species-otm/....
Can you spot them in your local parks or your garden?
See if you can fill in the gaps in our maps, find more info, distribution maps and ID tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/species-otm/....
I think you already have your answer, Annie, but we at SEWBReC are tied to the iRecord dictionary, so have to wait for that to update to the latest version of the UK Species Inventory. Hopefully it will happen soon! It can be a bit frustrating sometimes.
April 20, 2026 at 2:52 PM
I think you already have your answer, Annie, but we at SEWBReC are tied to the iRecord dictionary, so have to wait for that to update to the latest version of the UK Species Inventory. Hopefully it will happen soon! It can be a bit frustrating sometimes.
Today's fairly mundane BTO WeBS and Winter Bird Survey was brightened up when @akeewales.bsky.social found Goldeneye lichen, Teloschistes chrysophthalmus on the ridge between Craig yr Efail and the giants tooth. I then found 2 more on another Hawthorn. #bto, #Sewbrec, #psl
February 22, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Today's fairly mundane BTO WeBS and Winter Bird Survey was brightened up when @akeewales.bsky.social found Goldeneye lichen, Teloschistes chrysophthalmus on the ridge between Craig yr Efail and the giants tooth. I then found 2 more on another Hawthorn. #bto, #Sewbrec, #psl
Fancy some SEWBReC stats? Our 2024/25 Annual report is now available to read online: online.fliphtml5.com/zpyru/eoyg/#...
February 17, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Fancy some SEWBReC stats? Our 2024/25 Annual report is now available to read online: online.fliphtml5.com/zpyru/eoyg/#...
The SEWBReC #SpeciesOfTheMonth for February is Yellow Meadow Ant (Lasius flavus)!
Can you spot their distinctive ant hills in local farms, parks or your garden?
See if you can fill in the gaps in our maps, find more info, distribution maps and ID tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/species-otm/...
Can you spot their distinctive ant hills in local farms, parks or your garden?
See if you can fill in the gaps in our maps, find more info, distribution maps and ID tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/species-otm/...
February 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The SEWBReC #SpeciesOfTheMonth for February is Yellow Meadow Ant (Lasius flavus)!
Can you spot their distinctive ant hills in local farms, parks or your garden?
See if you can fill in the gaps in our maps, find more info, distribution maps and ID tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/species-otm/...
Can you spot their distinctive ant hills in local farms, parks or your garden?
See if you can fill in the gaps in our maps, find more info, distribution maps and ID tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/species-otm/...
The SEWBReC #SpeciesOfTheMonth for January is Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)!
Can you spot this ubiquitous mammel in your garden or local parks?
See if you can fill in the gaps in our maps, find more info, distribution maps and ID tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/species-otm/...
Can you spot this ubiquitous mammel in your garden or local parks?
See if you can fill in the gaps in our maps, find more info, distribution maps and ID tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/species-otm/...
January 12, 2026 at 12:01 PM
The SEWBReC #SpeciesOfTheMonth for January is Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)!
Can you spot this ubiquitous mammel in your garden or local parks?
See if you can fill in the gaps in our maps, find more info, distribution maps and ID tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/species-otm/...
Can you spot this ubiquitous mammel in your garden or local parks?
See if you can fill in the gaps in our maps, find more info, distribution maps and ID tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/species-otm/...
#RecordOfTheWeek today is a festively decorated Spotted Snake Millipede (Blaniulus guttulatus), spotted in Taf Fechan by Graham Watkeys.
Many thanks for the record and photo, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk.
Merry Christmas to all from the SEWBReC Team 🎄🎁☃️🎅
Many thanks for the record and photo, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk.
Merry Christmas to all from the SEWBReC Team 🎄🎁☃️🎅
December 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
#RecordOfTheWeek today is a festively decorated Spotted Snake Millipede (Blaniulus guttulatus), spotted in Taf Fechan by Graham Watkeys.
Many thanks for the record and photo, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk.
Merry Christmas to all from the SEWBReC Team 🎄🎁☃️🎅
Many thanks for the record and photo, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk.
Merry Christmas to all from the SEWBReC Team 🎄🎁☃️🎅
Okay, well, as I said, this is the only 2025 record showing so I'm not sure what's happened to yours. Maybe ask SEWBReC?
November 29, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Okay, well, as I said, this is the only 2025 record showing so I'm not sure what's happened to yours. Maybe ask SEWBReC?
If you fancy putting something from SEWBReC under your Christmas tree, it's a great time of year to apply to our Recording Grant Scheme 🎄
Learn more here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/grant
Learn more here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/grant
November 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
If you fancy putting something from SEWBReC under your Christmas tree, it's a great time of year to apply to our Recording Grant Scheme 🎄
Learn more here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/grant
Learn more here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/grant
SEWBReC #SpeciesOfTheMonth for October is Knopper Gall (Andricus quercuscalicis f. agamic)!
Can you spot these walnut-like growths on nearby Oak trees?
See if you can fill in the gaps in our maps, find more info, distribution maps and ID tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/species-otm/...
Can you spot these walnut-like growths on nearby Oak trees?
See if you can fill in the gaps in our maps, find more info, distribution maps and ID tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/species-otm/...
October 10, 2025 at 11:36 AM
SEWBReC #SpeciesOfTheMonth for October is Knopper Gall (Andricus quercuscalicis f. agamic)!
Can you spot these walnut-like growths on nearby Oak trees?
See if you can fill in the gaps in our maps, find more info, distribution maps and ID tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/species-otm/...
Can you spot these walnut-like growths on nearby Oak trees?
See if you can fill in the gaps in our maps, find more info, distribution maps and ID tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/species-otm/...
#RecordOfTheWeek today is Trapania pallida, a beautiful Sea Slug, spotted in Mumbles by Martin Bell. This is the first record we have for the SEWBReC area, and seems to be the 5th record for Wales!
Many thanks for the record and photos, submitted via LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app
Many thanks for the record and photos, submitted via LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app
September 12, 2025 at 10:13 AM
#RecordOfTheWeek today is Trapania pallida, a beautiful Sea Slug, spotted in Mumbles by Martin Bell. This is the first record we have for the SEWBReC area, and seems to be the 5th record for Wales!
Many thanks for the record and photos, submitted via LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app
Many thanks for the record and photos, submitted via LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app
SEWBReC #SpeciesOfTheMonth for September is Opilio canestrinii! Can you spot this leggy species on a wall near you?
See if you can fill in gaps in our distribution map: aderyn.lercwales.org.uk/density/dens...
More info including identification tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sewbrec-cms-...
See if you can fill in gaps in our distribution map: aderyn.lercwales.org.uk/density/dens...
More info including identification tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sewbrec-cms-...
September 3, 2025 at 10:38 AM
SEWBReC #SpeciesOfTheMonth for September is Opilio canestrinii! Can you spot this leggy species on a wall near you?
See if you can fill in gaps in our distribution map: aderyn.lercwales.org.uk/density/dens...
More info including identification tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sewbrec-cms-...
See if you can fill in gaps in our distribution map: aderyn.lercwales.org.uk/density/dens...
More info including identification tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sewbrec-cms-...
Our recommended event this week is Parc Cwm Darran #BioBlitz on Saturday. Join SEWBReC & Buglife to discover the wildlife on this former colliery spoil site.
All are welcome at this free event!
Find other local and online nature events on our website: www.sewbrec.org.uk/diaryevents
All are welcome at this free event!
Find other local and online nature events on our website: www.sewbrec.org.uk/diaryevents
August 11, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Our recommended event this week is Parc Cwm Darran #BioBlitz on Saturday. Join SEWBReC & Buglife to discover the wildlife on this former colliery spoil site.
All are welcome at this free event!
Find other local and online nature events on our website: www.sewbrec.org.uk/diaryevents
All are welcome at this free event!
Find other local and online nature events on our website: www.sewbrec.org.uk/diaryevents