South East Wales Biodiversity Records Centre
@sewbrec.org.uk
We collate, manage & disseminate biodiversity data for south east Wales & promote biological recording.
Submit wildlife records via www.sewbrecord.org.uk or the #LERCWalesApp https://www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app
Learn more: https://linktr.ee/sewbrec
Submit wildlife records via www.sewbrecord.org.uk or the #LERCWalesApp https://www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app
Learn more: https://linktr.ee/sewbrec
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The SEWBReC #SpeciesOfTheMonth for January is Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)!
Can you spot this ubiquitous mammel in your garden or local parks?
See if you can fill in the gaps in our maps, find more info, distribution maps and ID tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/species-otm/...
Can you spot this ubiquitous mammel in your garden or local parks?
See if you can fill in the gaps in our maps, find more info, distribution maps and ID tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/species-otm/...
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Thank you! Very good speakers and excellent range of topics, good venue, well-organised and plenty of time to network. 💚
February 1, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Thank you! Very good speakers and excellent range of topics, good venue, well-organised and plenty of time to network. 💚
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Great day. Thanks for the opportunity to talk about the Big Meadow Search project 👍
January 31, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Great day. Thanks for the opportunity to talk about the Big Meadow Search project 👍
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Cofnod #RecordOfTheWeek is Mole (Talpa europaea), by SusanA. Dead easy to record from their molehills, but extremely under-recorded. @sewbrec.org.uk @wwbic1.bsky.social @bispowys.bsky.social @northwaleswt.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Cofnod #RecordOfTheWeek is Mole (Talpa europaea), by SusanA. Dead easy to record from their molehills, but extremely under-recorded. @sewbrec.org.uk @wwbic1.bsky.social @bispowys.bsky.social @northwaleswt.bsky.social
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Badumna longinqua. This time B&Q Culverhouse Cross. On the frame of the auto doors in the garden section. Webs scattered about the place. @britishspiders.bsky.social @sewbrec.org.uk
January 30, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Badumna longinqua. This time B&Q Culverhouse Cross. On the frame of the auto doors in the garden section. Webs scattered about the place. @britishspiders.bsky.social @sewbrec.org.uk
Many thanks to everyone who joined us at the forum today, particularly our excellent speakers 🙌
January 31, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Many thanks to everyone who joined us at the forum today, particularly our excellent speakers 🙌
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As usual, all excellent talks this morning. Thanks @sewbrec.org.uk
January 31, 2026 at 1:03 PM
As usual, all excellent talks this morning. Thanks @sewbrec.org.uk
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Unofficially repping @adfernatur.bsky.social at the @sewbrec.org.uk recorders forum today. Some great talks so far, including one all about plants so I’m happy! Looking forward to the coal spoil talks in the afternoon
January 31, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Unofficially repping @adfernatur.bsky.social at the @sewbrec.org.uk recorders forum today. Some great talks so far, including one all about plants so I’m happy! Looking forward to the coal spoil talks in the afternoon
Lunchtime after a morning of excellent talks at Gwent Glamorgan Recorders' Forum
January 31, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Lunchtime after a morning of excellent talks at Gwent Glamorgan Recorders' Forum
Set up and ready to go for the Gwent Glamorgan Recorders' Forum!
January 31, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Set up and ready to go for the Gwent Glamorgan Recorders' Forum!
#RecordOfTheWeek today is Great Crested Newts (Triturus cristatus), seen in north Monmouthshire by Vicki Howe.
This is an early sighting, as newts overwinter on land before returning to ponds for the March/April breeding season.
Many thanks for record & photos, submitted via the LERC Wales App.
This is an early sighting, as newts overwinter on land before returning to ponds for the March/April breeding season.
Many thanks for record & photos, submitted via the LERC Wales App.
January 30, 2026 at 11:40 AM
#RecordOfTheWeek today is Great Crested Newts (Triturus cristatus), seen in north Monmouthshire by Vicki Howe.
This is an early sighting, as newts overwinter on land before returning to ponds for the March/April breeding season.
Many thanks for record & photos, submitted via the LERC Wales App.
This is an early sighting, as newts overwinter on land before returning to ponds for the March/April breeding season.
Many thanks for record & photos, submitted via the LERC Wales App.
#RecordEveryDayJanuary finishes tomorrow! Have you managed to keep up?
Enter all your records by Monday to be included in our prize draw to win book tokens 🦆🍄🌲🦔🐞🦋🐸🐌🕷️
Enter all your records by Monday to be included in our prize draw to win book tokens 🦆🍄🌲🦔🐞🦋🐸🐌🕷️
January 30, 2026 at 11:01 AM
#RecordEveryDayJanuary finishes tomorrow! Have you managed to keep up?
Enter all your records by Monday to be included in our prize draw to win book tokens 🦆🍄🌲🦔🐞🦋🐸🐌🕷️
Enter all your records by Monday to be included in our prize draw to win book tokens 🦆🍄🌲🦔🐞🦋🐸🐌🕷️
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#recordoftheweek #cofnodyrwythnos is Emberiza citrinella, Yellowhammer, recorded in Pembrokeshire by Meg McNamara on the #lercwalesapp Thank you
Get ready for #BigGardenBirdwatch this weekend and see what turns up in your garden and green spaces
@bispowys.bsky.social @sewbrec.org.uk @cofnod.org.uk
Get ready for #BigGardenBirdwatch this weekend and see what turns up in your garden and green spaces
@bispowys.bsky.social @sewbrec.org.uk @cofnod.org.uk
January 23, 2026 at 11:46 AM
#recordoftheweek #cofnodyrwythnos is Emberiza citrinella, Yellowhammer, recorded in Pembrokeshire by Meg McNamara on the #lercwalesapp Thank you
Get ready for #BigGardenBirdwatch this weekend and see what turns up in your garden and green spaces
@bispowys.bsky.social @sewbrec.org.uk @cofnod.org.uk
Get ready for #BigGardenBirdwatch this weekend and see what turns up in your garden and green spaces
@bispowys.bsky.social @sewbrec.org.uk @cofnod.org.uk
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Cofnod #RecordOfTheWeek is this Striped Venus (Chamelea striatula) recorded by CeriN at Benllech. More info on this sea shell: www.marlin.ac.uk/species/deta... @sewbrec.org.uk @wwbic1.bsky.social @bispowys.bsky.social @northwaleswt.bsky.social
January 23, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Cofnod #RecordOfTheWeek is this Striped Venus (Chamelea striatula) recorded by CeriN at Benllech. More info on this sea shell: www.marlin.ac.uk/species/deta... @sewbrec.org.uk @wwbic1.bsky.social @bispowys.bsky.social @northwaleswt.bsky.social
#RecordOfTheWeek today is Hedgehog Tick (Ixodes (Ixodes) hexagonus) removed during a Hedgehog rescue in Newport.
The Hedgehog is now tick-free & being cared for to return to full strength before re-release.
Many thanks to Sue Colwill for the records, submitted via the LERC Wales App!
The Hedgehog is now tick-free & being cared for to return to full strength before re-release.
Many thanks to Sue Colwill for the records, submitted via the LERC Wales App!
January 23, 2026 at 1:41 PM
#RecordOfTheWeek today is Hedgehog Tick (Ixodes (Ixodes) hexagonus) removed during a Hedgehog rescue in Newport.
The Hedgehog is now tick-free & being cared for to return to full strength before re-release.
Many thanks to Sue Colwill for the records, submitted via the LERC Wales App!
The Hedgehog is now tick-free & being cared for to return to full strength before re-release.
Many thanks to Sue Colwill for the records, submitted via the LERC Wales App!
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Valuable and interesting evening hosting, on behalf of @birdsinwales.bsky.social, the first online gathering of county bird recorders in Wales and those who verify records in multiple systems. It's a huge job undertaken by a relatively small group of committed and knowledgeable birders. Diolch!
January 19, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Valuable and interesting evening hosting, on behalf of @birdsinwales.bsky.social, the first online gathering of county bird recorders in Wales and those who verify records in multiple systems. It's a huge job undertaken by a relatively small group of committed and knowledgeable birders. Diolch!
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Cofnod #RecordOfTheWeek is this Pink Crust (Corticium roseum), recorded by TonyC at Prestatyn on a Willow tree. @sewbrec.org.uk @wwbic1.bsky.social @bispowys.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Cofnod #RecordOfTheWeek is this Pink Crust (Corticium roseum), recorded by TonyC at Prestatyn on a Willow tree. @sewbrec.org.uk @wwbic1.bsky.social @bispowys.bsky.social
#RecordOfTheWeek today is a particularly brightly coloured Common Striped Woodlouse (Philoscia muscorum), spotted in Porthkerry Country Park by Stephen Passey.
This species is usually brown/yellow but can be orange like this individual!
Many thanks for record & photo, submitted via LERC Wales App.
This species is usually brown/yellow but can be orange like this individual!
Many thanks for record & photo, submitted via LERC Wales App.
January 16, 2026 at 11:59 AM
#RecordOfTheWeek today is a particularly brightly coloured Common Striped Woodlouse (Philoscia muscorum), spotted in Porthkerry Country Park by Stephen Passey.
This species is usually brown/yellow but can be orange like this individual!
Many thanks for record & photo, submitted via LERC Wales App.
This species is usually brown/yellow but can be orange like this individual!
Many thanks for record & photo, submitted via LERC Wales App.
The SEWBReC #SpeciesOfTheMonth for January is Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)!
Can you spot this ubiquitous mammel in your garden or local parks?
See if you can fill in the gaps in our maps, find more info, distribution maps and ID tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/species-otm/...
Can you spot this ubiquitous mammel in your garden or local parks?
See if you can fill in the gaps in our maps, find more info, distribution maps and ID tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/species-otm/...
January 12, 2026 at 12:01 PM
The SEWBReC #SpeciesOfTheMonth for January is Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)!
Can you spot this ubiquitous mammel in your garden or local parks?
See if you can fill in the gaps in our maps, find more info, distribution maps and ID tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/species-otm/...
Can you spot this ubiquitous mammel in your garden or local parks?
See if you can fill in the gaps in our maps, find more info, distribution maps and ID tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/species-otm/...
For January #SquareOfTheMonth we are highlighting 1km squares with zero #Mammal records! Can you find a mole hill, rabbit dropping or squirrel in these locations?
SO1804 Cwm #BlaenauGwent
SO0902 Bedlinog #MerthyrTydfil
Gwent: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/199
Glam: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/198
SO1804 Cwm #BlaenauGwent
SO0902 Bedlinog #MerthyrTydfil
Gwent: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/199
Glam: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/198
January 9, 2026 at 4:33 PM
For January #SquareOfTheMonth we are highlighting 1km squares with zero #Mammal records! Can you find a mole hill, rabbit dropping or squirrel in these locations?
SO1804 Cwm #BlaenauGwent
SO0902 Bedlinog #MerthyrTydfil
Gwent: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/199
Glam: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/198
SO1804 Cwm #BlaenauGwent
SO0902 Bedlinog #MerthyrTydfil
Gwent: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/199
Glam: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/198
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Cofnod #RecordOfTheWeek is this Grey Trigger-fish (Balistes capriscus) - recorded by MonicaJ at Earth Llydan. @sewbrec.org.uk @bispowys.bsky.social @wwbic1.bsky.social @northwaleswt.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Cofnod #RecordOfTheWeek is this Grey Trigger-fish (Balistes capriscus) - recorded by MonicaJ at Earth Llydan. @sewbrec.org.uk @bispowys.bsky.social @wwbic1.bsky.social @northwaleswt.bsky.social
#RecordOfTheWeek today is a lovely Great Northern Diver, seen at Llanishen Reservoir by Paul Denning. This individual has been on site for over a month!
Thanks tp Paul for the record and super in-flight photo, submitted via LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app
Thanks tp Paul for the record and super in-flight photo, submitted via LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app
January 9, 2026 at 12:47 PM
#RecordOfTheWeek today is a lovely Great Northern Diver, seen at Llanishen Reservoir by Paul Denning. This individual has been on site for over a month!
Thanks tp Paul for the record and super in-flight photo, submitted via LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app
Thanks tp Paul for the record and super in-flight photo, submitted via LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app
Day 7 of #RecordEveryDayJanuary, have you managed to keep up?
There's still time to join in - regular garden birds can be useful filler for days without the chance to do more extensive recording 😁
There's still time to join in - regular garden birds can be useful filler for days without the chance to do more extensive recording 😁
January 7, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Day 7 of #RecordEveryDayJanuary, have you managed to keep up?
There's still time to join in - regular garden birds can be useful filler for days without the chance to do more extensive recording 😁
There's still time to join in - regular garden birds can be useful filler for days without the chance to do more extensive recording 😁
We have managed to release some extra tickets for the Gwent-Glamorgan Recorders' Forum 🥳
Join us in Coleg y Cymoedd, Nantgarw on 31st January for this free celebration of Welsh wildlife!
Book your space here: ggrf26.eventbrite.co.uk
Join us in Coleg y Cymoedd, Nantgarw on 31st January for this free celebration of Welsh wildlife!
Book your space here: ggrf26.eventbrite.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 3:36 PM
We have managed to release some extra tickets for the Gwent-Glamorgan Recorders' Forum 🥳
Join us in Coleg y Cymoedd, Nantgarw on 31st January for this free celebration of Welsh wildlife!
Book your space here: ggrf26.eventbrite.co.uk
Join us in Coleg y Cymoedd, Nantgarw on 31st January for this free celebration of Welsh wildlife!
Book your space here: ggrf26.eventbrite.co.uk
We have one Soapbox Spot left at the Gwent-Glamorgan Recorders' Forum!
If you would like 5 minutes to speak on a wildlife recording topic, please email info@sewbrec.org.uk to discuss.
Note, the Forum is currently fully booked, but you can sign up to the waitlist here: ggrf26.eventbrite.co.uk
If you would like 5 minutes to speak on a wildlife recording topic, please email info@sewbrec.org.uk to discuss.
Note, the Forum is currently fully booked, but you can sign up to the waitlist here: ggrf26.eventbrite.co.uk
Gwent-Glamorgan Recorders' Forum 2026
Annual conference showcasing the efforts of wildlife recorders in Gwent & Glamorgan. Please join us for this free event.
ggrf26.eventbrite.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 4:58 PM
We have one Soapbox Spot left at the Gwent-Glamorgan Recorders' Forum!
If you would like 5 minutes to speak on a wildlife recording topic, please email info@sewbrec.org.uk to discuss.
Note, the Forum is currently fully booked, but you can sign up to the waitlist here: ggrf26.eventbrite.co.uk
If you would like 5 minutes to speak on a wildlife recording topic, please email info@sewbrec.org.uk to discuss.
Note, the Forum is currently fully booked, but you can sign up to the waitlist here: ggrf26.eventbrite.co.uk
Happy New Year!
It's time to kick off #RecordEveryDayJanuary 🍾
Submit a species sighting each day this month to get your wildlife recording year started and be entered into a prize draw for book tokens 📚
It's time to kick off #RecordEveryDayJanuary 🍾
Submit a species sighting each day this month to get your wildlife recording year started and be entered into a prize draw for book tokens 📚
January 1, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Happy New Year!
It's time to kick off #RecordEveryDayJanuary 🍾
Submit a species sighting each day this month to get your wildlife recording year started and be entered into a prize draw for book tokens 📚
It's time to kick off #RecordEveryDayJanuary 🍾
Submit a species sighting each day this month to get your wildlife recording year started and be entered into a prize draw for book tokens 📚