Winter wildlife in Wales

Wales has a wealth of wildlife, and some species are found here and nowhere else in the world.

Seal pup by Alan Preston

Winter can be a great time for spotting wildlife.

Grey seal pup

Grey seals

During the autumn, you'll find grey seal pups in quiet coves.

Fallow deer by mrabanalc

Fallow deer

Listen for the sound of crushing antlers - it's rutting time.

Red squirrel

Red squirrels

Red squirrels will be busy burying nuts for winter.

Bats

Bats

As the weather cools, bats will begin to hibernate.

Otters

Cleaner rivers in Wales are helping otter populations.

Fungi

Fungi

In amongst the rotting leaves hide some amazing fungi.

Starling

Starling

Starling 'murmurations' are at their best during the winter.

Black-tailed godwit

Black-tailed godwit

Winter is a great time to watch visiting waders.

Welsh mountain ponies

Mountain ponies

Mountain ponies have grazed the Carneddau, Snowdonia for centuries.


Weatherman walks

Derek Brockway inside a Neolithic burial chamber

Have a go

Try one of the walks from Derek's latest walking series on BBC One Wales.

Wildlife

Toads by Brian Stone

In your garden

Find out about the wildlife you can find on your doorstep.

Weird wildlife

A fin whale

Wildlife photos

A gallery featuring rare and unusual wildlife sightings in Wales.

Wildlife map of Wales

BBC Wales Nature map

Explore Wales

Zoom in and discover wildlife in your area with our interactive map.

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