Wildlife, flora and fauna

Wales has an impressive range of wildlife, flora and fauna in the UK. From dolphins to puffins, wild flowers and fungi that are unspoilt in our countryside.

Two puffins on grassy ground.

The magic of Skomer Island

Meet the puffins on this special land, Skomer Island in Pembrokeshire.

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West Wales

Girl looking out to sea Near New Quay, Dolphin watching, Ceredigion Heritage Coast.

Get up close and personal with the best of Welsh wildlife

Go wild in Wales with an experienced guide who knows the very best places to see wildlife.

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A couple on the coast path looking out to sea with binoculars.

Five birds you’ll see (and hear) along the coast

Discover five evocative bird sounds that you might hear on your coastal journey.

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Atlantic tern with fish in its mouth in flight.

Iconic coastal birds

Discover ten iconic birds to spot along the Wales Coast Path and the best places to see them.

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Rotmilane im Flug bei Gigrin Farm, Rhayader, Mittelwales.

Fall for Mid Wales as the nights draw in

Mid Wales is a truly magical place in autumn. Be enchanted by the wildlife filled countryside.

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4 seals playing on the rocks in Cardigan Bay

Spring and early summer wildlife spotting

The Pembrokeshire coast in spring is the perfect location for wildlife spotting. What will you see?

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Three red kites flying in the air

Up close with the red kites in Wales

Jude Rogers takes her family to Gigrin Fram in Rhayader to view their incredible red kites up close.

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Close up of dolphin coming out of water

Dolphin sightseeing hot-spots

Find the best locations for year round dolphin-spotting on the west coast of Wales in Cardigan Bay.

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Ceredigion / Cardigan Bay

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bluebells in a field.

Bursting with life!

Wildlife is everywhere you look - from rare butterflies to bats and orchids to bluebell fields.

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South Wales

A view of seals resting on the rocks

Discover the natural world on Wales' coast

The coastlines and rivers of Wales attract a multitude of fascinating creatures and wildlife wonders

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Lighthouse at Southstack

Bird watching on Anglesey

David Lindo, wildlife and birding expert, explores bird watching on Anglesey.

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The Isle of Anglesey

bird (puffin) flying.

Spring summer wildlife North Wales

Seabirds, butterflies and bluebells. Key flora and fauna spots in North Wales.

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Seals in the sea around Bardsey Island, North Wales

Welsh wildlife hotspots

Wales is the perfect place to see grey seals, dolphins and colourful seabirds.

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Manx Shearwater close up on Skomer Island.

Searching for wildlife in beautiful Pembrokeshire

Looking for flora and fauna in Pembrokeshire? Here’s five of the county’s wildlife highlights.

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A view of the sea and cliffs at Cardigan Bay

Wild days in Mid Wales

Spring and summer see amazing wildlife and fauna in Mid Wales, including dolphins and red kites.

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Red Kite feeding, Bwlch Nant yr Arian.

Autumn winter wildlife

Discover some of the best places for species-spotting across Wales during autumn and winter.

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Image of seals on the Pembrokeshire coastline

Wild times in West Wales

Discover where to see the best of the autumn and winter wildlife in West Wales.

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West Wales