Brecknock Local News

We are very saddened to hear that Keith Noble died recently. Keith was a great supporter of Brecknock Wildlife Trust, latterly WTSWW, always ready to share his extensive knowledge by leading walks or giving talks, illustrated by his amazing photographs. He will be missed! @WTSWW

Contractors will be working in Pwll y Wrach 18th-20th December to allow the removal of unsafe trees. The main carpark, easy access, waterfall and riverside paths will be closed while this work is carried out. Please respect the signage and stay away from these areas. Thank you

CHRISTMAS RUMMAGE SALE!!❄️ 📆 14th and 15th of December  We are selling a range of items including books, bird seed and mugs from our shop before we move offices so come and take a look at what's on offer! If you have any questions please contact info@rwtwales.org.

Join us for our AGM tomorrow! Come along to hear about our plans to recreate temperate Celtic rainforest at Trellwyn Fach. To sign up, please email your name, address, and membership number to d.clark@welshwildlife.org. 👉Find out more: welshwildlife.org/about-us/trust… 📸Ben Porter

Lights, camera, action! 🎥 Our Skomer Island Colony Cam is now LIVE and available to watch 24 hours a day! Thank you to all who donated to our Skomer Island Webcam Appeal for making this possible! 👉Watch Skomer's seabirds and seals: youtube.com/live/hLfa-TCv_… #Skomer #Puffin

Just a 1% gift in your will to your local wildlife trust will protect the wildlife & wild places you love. We’ve partnered with expert will writers, Octopus Legacy, so you can write your will for FREE. 👉Find out more: welshwildlife.org/gift-in-will/w… 📸Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

LERC Wales are recruiting! We are in search of a Front-end Developer to work on Aderyn, the LERC Wales' Biodiversity Information & Reporting Database. Application is via CV & supporting statement, find full details here: #lercwales" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">sewbrec.org.uk/about/jobs#ler…

Do you love wildlife and want to help nature recover by mobilising, supporting and empowering individuals, groups and schools to take action for wildlife? 🌳🦔🦉 If yes, we'd love to hear from you! 👉 Team Wilder Engagement Manager - Up to £32,000 welshwildlife.org/jobs/team-wild…

Don't miss out the opportunity to work in Mid-Wales and be part of the #TeamRad ! We are looking for maternity cover for our Head of Conservation, for 12-14 months. This role is pivotal within RWT, providing leadership, while delivering our strategy. More info on our website!

Looking for a new opportunity! Well we have one - We are looking for a Head of Conservation maternity cover for 12-14 months. This suits someone that's looking to make the next step in their career and is keen to develop. For more info visit our website! Closing date 11/01!

Birds across Skomer Island are busy raising their chicks in June. It’s a great time to spot guillemot, razorbill, kittiwake and fulmar chicks on the cliffs. Day trip bookings open on 1st December. 👉Find out more: welshwildlife.org/skomer-island-… @skomer_island #Skomer #Seabirds

Not sure where to go for your autumnal adventures? Find a Welsh Wildlife Trust nature reserve to explore 🍂🍁 wtwales.org/visit

Your winter escape awaits at Oak Tree Cottage! Nestled in the heart of our beautiful Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve, our cosy self-catering cottage is the perfect place for a wild winter getaway. 👉Find out more and book your stay: welshwildlife.org/visit/welsh-wi…

Powys needs a Local Wildlife Sites Officer! Could you be the one to help increase the network of these special wildlife areas? Or maybe a friend? Find out more about this job hosted by @rwtwales at: rwtwales.org/jobs/local-wil…

Although four-figure October daycounts were on the cards historically, a minimum of 491 southwest bound Skylark this morning was the highest count since 700 in October 1988. Also the first two Snow Bunting of the autumn. At least one Merlin watched on.

Our @WTSWWBrecknock team have been busy with dormouse surveys! They have discovered lots of signs of dormouse activity at Pwll y Wrach. Thanks to the habitat management and new dormouse boxes, our reserve is becoming a haven for this threatened species! Handled under licence.

Our #WILDFundraiser of the week is Pauline! 🙌 Pauline, our amazing People and Wildlife Officer, has raised over £450 with her big birthday fundraiser! The money raised will go towards some of her favourite Brecknock nature reserves! 🌳 @WTSWWBrecknock #Brecknock

To celebrate #ShwmaeSumae Day, we're exploring the Welsh names of our nature reserves! 💧Pwll y Wrach means the witch's pool. It's believed witches were ducked in the plunge pool below the waterfall. #Cymraeg #Welsh #WelshWildlife #Wales

To celebrate #ShwmaeSumae Day, we're exploring the Welsh names of our nature reserves! 🏵️Cae Pwll y Bo, meaning hobgoblin's pond field, is a damp meadow. The name may be linked to a deep section of the river that runs past the reserve. #Cymraeg #Welsh #WelshWildlife #Wales

Great to see you in Brecknock yesterday!