Nature

Radnor Forest. Picture by Karen Kirkham.

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Crowdfunder launched to stop Powys forest becoming sprawling energy park

Brecon Beacons Stargazing

Brecon Beacons Stargazing

Brecon Beacons ranked among best UK locations for stargazing

Before the new bridge was installed

Before the new bridge was installed

Natural Resources Wales

New Powys bridge to boost fish populations and reduce flooding

Over Lake Vyrnwy. Picture: Robin Parker

Over Lake Vyrnwy. Picture: Robin Parker

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Overwhelming message over fourth Welsh national park is it's 'not welcome'

Wildlife murals painted by Welshpool students at the Severn Farm Pond Nature Reserve

Wildlife murals painted by Welshpool students at the Severn Farm Pond Nature Reserve

Welshpool pupils create stunning wildlife murals for nature reserve

Letter: Area chosen as new national park is not really a coherent entity

Have you seen any other meteor showers this year?

Have you seen any other meteor showers this year?

'Extra special' meteor shower peaks across the UK tonight - how to see

Gregynog Oak is the only tree from Wales to receive a nomination in the UK-wide Woodland Trust competition

Gregynog Oak is the only tree from Wales to receive a nomination in the UK-wide Woodland Trust competition

Last chance to make 500-year-old Powys oak the UK's tree of the year

The Re-Think group was launched earlier this year following Bute Energy proposals to develop a renewable energy network - including pylons, turbines and green energy parks - in mid Powys Image: Matt Jones

The Re-Think group was launched earlier this year following Bute Energy proposals to develop a renewable energy network - including pylons, turbines and green energy parks - in mid Powys Image: Matt Jones

Campaign group against windfarms in Powys headed to the Senedd

Seven-year-old Rory is thrilled with his amazing seashore find.

Seven-year-old Rory is thrilled with his amazing seashore find.

Beachcomber boy, 7, makes ‘first in UK’ discovery on Welsh shore

Plane lace bugs have been known to bite people causing a mild rash.

Plane lace bugs have been known to bite people causing a mild rash.

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Biting bug spotted in the UK for first time in 18 years sparks 'serious concern'

Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has been described as a

Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has been described as a

'Once-in-a-lifetime' comet to be visible in UK skies this month - see when

Closeup of a seismograph machine earthquake.

Closeup of a seismograph machine earthquake.

Small earthquake recorded under Powys town

The Cambrian Mountains surround Rhayader.

The Cambrian Mountains surround Rhayader.

Football club releases kit designed by well-known local seven-year-old

Walkers should be especially cautious.

Walkers should be especially cautious.

Walkers warned as the deadliest creatures in the UK revealed by scientists

Northern Lights expected to be visible over Wales tonight

Northern Lights expected to be visible over Wales tonight

Northern Lights

Northern Lights expected to be visible over Wales tonight

It's rodent season - here are some simple ways to keep rats and mice away from your garden and home

It's rodent season - here are some simple ways to keep rats and mice away from your garden and home

It's rodent season - experts share 6 steps to keep rats away from UK homes

The Red Kite can now be found almost all over mainland Britain but is still considered synonymous with Wales, and was officially named as the national bird of Wales in 2007. Picture by Derek Bird

The Red Kite can now be found almost all over mainland Britain but is still considered synonymous with Wales, and was officially named as the national bird of Wales in 2007. Picture by Derek Bird

Powys farm famous for being red kite feeding spot insists it is not closing

The Severn in Llandinam.

The Severn in Llandinam.

River Severn restoration plans to be revealed to Powys village residents

Stargazers across the UK have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, on numerous occasions in 2024.

Stargazers across the UK have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, on numerous occasions in 2024.

Northern Lights

The Powys site among the cheapest places in the world to see the Northern Lights

Gwenlais, an osprey hatched in the 2024 season at the Dyfi Osprey Project.

Gwenlais, an osprey hatched in the 2024 season at the Dyfi Osprey Project.

End of season for Dyfi Osprey Project as birds begin migration for winter months

This is everything you need to know about spider mating season, and some handy tips to keep the eight-legged creepy crawlies at bay

This is everything you need to know about spider mating season, and some handy tips to keep the eight-legged creepy crawlies at bay

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Thousands of mating spiders are heading into UK homes - here's how to stop them

One of an adult pair of Eurasian beavers after being released on the National Trust Holnicote Estate on Exmoor in Somerset

One of an adult pair of Eurasian beavers after being released on the National Trust Holnicote Estate on Exmoor in Somerset

Calls for beavers to be released outside of enclosures in Wales

Which is your favourite image released so far?

Which is your favourite image released so far?

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

David Bowie spider among first 14 Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 images

A stretch of fence along a path in Deri Woods, Llanfair Caereinion.

A stretch of fence along a path in Deri Woods, Llanfair Caereinion.

'Vandalism' leaves parts of town woods popular with walkers damaged

Elan Valley dam by Joni An Chris Gooch

Elan Valley dam by Joni An Chris Gooch

Celebrating the iconic Elan Valley reservoirs, 120 years after opening

The Gregynog Oak.

The Gregynog Oak.

Powys oak tree admired by musical and political giants shortlisted for award

Wind turbines are a controversial topic in Powys.

Wind turbines are a controversial topic in Powys.

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Letter: Giant turbines would come at the cost of ospreys, nature and dark skies

From kingfishers to ravens there is lots of wildlife to see in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park.

From kingfishers to ravens there is lots of wildlife to see in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park.

Bannau Brycheiniog

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The 11 best places to enjoy wildlife and nature in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Work is set to begin in the summer of 2025, subject to funding

Work is set to begin in the summer of 2025, subject to funding

Llandinam residents invited to gathering on Severn habitat restoration

Did you see the Northern Lights over the weekend? Don't worry if not because they are back again this week.

Did you see the Northern Lights over the weekend? Don't worry if not because they are back again this week.

Northern Lights

Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies again this week - see when and where

A community hike organised by group Protect Glaslyn & Hafren on Glyndwr's Way, near Machynlleth.

A community hike organised by group Protect Glaslyn & Hafren on Glyndwr's Way, near Machynlleth.

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Photographers urged to capture under threat Powys nature reserve for competition

The Perseid meteor shower may not be a one night event, it may be visible for a number of days.

The Perseid meteor shower may not be a one night event, it may be visible for a number of days.

What time will the Perseids meteor shower be visible in Powys?

The Perseid meteor shower should be visible across the UK from around sunset on the night of August 12 until the early hours of August 13

The Perseid meteor shower should be visible across the UK from around sunset on the night of August 12 until the early hours of August 13

Perseid meteor shower

Perseid meteor shower peaks this week - how to see it

The Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are caused by charged particles from the sun hitting gases in the Earth's atmosphere.

The Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are caused by charged particles from the sun hitting gases in the Earth's atmosphere.

Northern Lights

Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies this weekend - see when and where

The Perseid meteor shower should be visible across the UK from around sunset on the night of August 12 until the early hours of August 13

The Perseid meteor shower should be visible across the UK from around sunset on the night of August 12 until the early hours of August 13

Perseid meteor shower

Perseid meteor shower peaks next week - how to see it

Clywedog Reservoir viewpoint

Clywedog Reservoir viewpoint

Cultural attractions

Top 5 things to do in Wales this summer to connect with nature and heritage

Pen-y-Garreg reservoir in all its splendour.

Pen-y-Garreg reservoir in all its splendour.

Powys reservoir water levels 'very healthy', despite concerning images

A nest of ospreys from the 2024 season at the Dyfi Osprey Project.

A nest of ospreys from the 2024 season at the Dyfi Osprey Project.

'Biggest-ever- osprey chicks hatch at Powys nest

MWT Head of People & Wildlife Carla Evans and Geraint Roberts, Barcud Senior Development Officer at the recently finished wildlife community garden.

MWT Head of People & Wildlife Carla Evans and Geraint Roberts, Barcud Senior Development Officer at the recently finished wildlife community garden.

Community garden in Welshpool housing development opened to public

Why do wasps follow you? How to avoid being chased by wasps this summer, and how to keep them out of your home (PA)

Why do wasps follow you? How to avoid being chased by wasps this summer, and how to keep them out of your home (PA)

How to keep wasps away from you and out of your home this summer

One of the hornets found in the area

One of the hornets found in the area

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Hornets nest near children's play park in Newtown raises concerns

The barrel jellyfish washed up on Ynyslas beach.

The barrel jellyfish washed up on Ynyslas beach.

Powys woman finds 'huge', metre-wide jellyfish washed up on Welsh beach

The swan and nest of cygnets on the Welshpool canal.

The swan and nest of cygnets on the Welshpool canal.

'Wildlife tragedy' as five young swans drown in Welshpool canal

Beavers have been extinct in Wales since the 1600s

Beavers have been extinct in Wales since the 1600s

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Beaver re-introduced to Powys put down after suffering series of injuries

The Common Raccoon Dog has been spotted in the UK.

The Common Raccoon Dog has been spotted in the UK.

What is a common raccoon dog? The invasive species spotted in the UK

Pictured (back l-r) are town councillors Lawrence Weerdmeester-Price, Jamie Jones, Steve Deeks-D’Silva and Ben Mullen of the RWT; with Sian Barnes and mayor Marcia Morgan front. Photo by Andy Compton.

Pictured (back l-r) are town councillors Lawrence Weerdmeester-Price, Jamie Jones, Steve Deeks-D’Silva and Ben Mullen of the RWT; with Sian Barnes and mayor Marcia Morgan front. Photo by Andy Compton.

Unique play and nature park unveiled in Powys town

The Met Office Space Weather department has signalled there may be a chance we see the Northern Lights again this week

The Met Office Space Weather department has signalled there may be a chance we see the Northern Lights again this week

Northern Lights could be visible in the UK again this week

River Wye discolouration near Builth Wells.

River Wye discolouration near Builth Wells.

Natural Resources Wales reveals why stretch of Powys river has turned brown

Experts have revealed the best ways to keep spiders out of your home

Experts have revealed the best ways to keep spiders out of your home

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Expert reveals how to keep spiders out of your home

Penbont House is situated in the heart of the stunning Elan Valley.

Penbont House is situated in the heart of the stunning Elan Valley.

Popular Powys tea rooms Penbont House shuts for final time today

The colourful ruby-tailed wasp, pictured in Welshpool.

The colourful ruby-tailed wasp, pictured in Welshpool.

Britain's most colourful wasp captured on camera in Welshpool garden

The remote Powys estate, covering 45,000 acres and which achieved International Dark Sky Park status in 2015.

The remote Powys estate, covering 45,000 acres and which achieved International Dark Sky Park status in 2015.

The Powys estate that's one of the best places for stargazing on the planet

Co-op is supporting Llanidloes Swifts.

Co-op is supporting Llanidloes Swifts.

Powys supermarket supports campaign to help save much-loved birds