Wild Wonders of the Gwent Levels Imagine a dawn walk on the Gwent Levels in South Wales, with birdsong rising from the reeds and a mist over ancient waterways. Suddenly, a flash of electric blue streaks low over a

October 19, 2025June 9, 2026

Undy & the Gwent Levels: A Birdwatcher’s Paradise

Introduction to the Gwent Levels A view across the reedbeds and pools of Newport Wetlands on the Gwent Levels. The Gwent Levels are a broad stretch of coastal wetlands along the Severn Estuary in south Wales, famed for their

September 30, 2025June 9, 2026

Undy & the Gwent Levels: Get to Know the Local Bees

Introduction to a Buzzing Wetland Undy and the surrounding Gwent Levels form a unique coastal landscape of reclaimed wetlands, wildflower meadows, and reens (drainage ditches). This mosaic of habitats is teeming with insect life, including a rich variety of

September 5, 2025June 9, 2026

How to Set Up a Beehive: A Beginner’s Guide

Introduction Beekeeping has grown in popularity as people seek to support struggling bee populations and enjoy the sweet rewards of home-harvested honey. Setting up your own beehive can be a rewarding project – whether you’re a local farmer, a

August 23, 2025June 9, 2026

Ghosts, Myths & Ancient Stories – The Folklore of the Gwent Levels

Introduction to Folklore in the Gwent Levels The Gwent Levels – a stretch of ancient marshland along the Severn Estuary in south-east Wales – are a place where history and myth intertwine. For centuries, locals have passed down eerie

July 15, 2025June 9, 2026

Lost Landscapes: Ancient Footprints & Submerged Forests of the Severn Estuary

Introduction to the Severn Estuary’s Prehistoric Coast The Severn Estuary, marking the border between South Wales and South West England, is a remarkable prehistoric time capsule. Its vast tidal range and waterlogged silts have preserved Mesolithic footprints, submerged forests,

July 3, 2025June 9, 2026

Undy & the Gwent Levels: A Walk Through History & Nature

Introduction to the Gwent Levels The Gwent Levels are a unique low-lying landscape along the Severn Estuary in South East Wales. This scenic expanse of wetlands, meadows and winding waterways (locally called reens) was first reclaimed from the sea

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Top Wildlife to Spot around Magor Marsh and Undy