News

Have a go at recording something on 20 days between now and 25th December. You'll be surprised at what you find out there and you needn't go far.

The winner will receive an ID guide of their choice under £30.

To take part: Enter your records from the 20 days using the ORS. It doesn't matter if you do this on the day or at the end of the challenge. People should sign up to say that they are taking part and in January the names of all those who completed the challenge will be put into a hat for the prize draw.

Welsh wildlife Newsletter.

RSPB is recruiting a Curlew Project Officer for a new four year UK Life project – Curlews in Crisis.

Closing date 7 December 2020.

For further details and how to apply visit the RSPB website.

ARC's BITESIZE HERPETOLOGY COURSES

ARC staff have created a new series of free, introductory training modules for anyone with an interest in amphibians and reptiles. It's a great way to increase your knowledge of herpetology, at a pace and time that suits you.

Visit the ARC website for more details.

Courses suitable for beginners and improvers.

Craig Macadam gives an introduction to Stoneflies and their identification. Includes a question and answer session hosted by Gary Hedges (Tanyptera Regional Entomologist).

Andrew Halstead gives an introduction to UK Sawflies and their identification. Includes a question and answer session hosted by Gary Hedges (Tanyptera Regional Entomologist).

Lots of interesting nature stories on weather, wildlife and penguins!

A new leaflet which showcases ARC's work with amphibians in Wales.

If you missed our Conference on 22nd October or if you want to listen to the talks or watch the films again, we've put them all on YouTube.

Just click here to view the conference playlist.