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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SEWBReC's seasonal #SpeciesOfTheMonth for December is Holly Parachute (Marasmius hudsonii)!
Can you spot this tiny fungus during your festive walks?
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 tiny fungus during your festive walks?
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/...
#RecordOfTheWeek today is the Springtail Pogonognathellus longicornis, seen in Abernant by Mark Evans.
This is the largest Springtail species in the UK, reaching a massive 6mm 😁
Many thanks to Mark for the record and great photo, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk
This is the largest Springtail species in the UK, reaching a massive 6mm 😁
Many thanks to Mark for the record and great photo, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 11:25 AM
#RecordOfTheWeek today is the Springtail Pogonognathellus longicornis, seen in Abernant by Mark Evans.
This is the largest Springtail species in the UK, reaching a massive 6mm 😁
Many thanks to Mark for the record and great photo, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk
This is the largest Springtail species in the UK, reaching a massive 6mm 😁
Many thanks to Mark for the record and great photo, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk
We are delighted to share the full programme for the Gwent-Glamorgan Recorders' Forum!
All are welcome to join us in Coleg y Cymoedd on Sat 31st January.
Book your free space here: ggrf26.eventbrite.co.uk
All are welcome to join us in Coleg y Cymoedd on Sat 31st January.
Book your free space here: ggrf26.eventbrite.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 10:07 AM
We are delighted to share the full programme for the Gwent-Glamorgan Recorders' Forum!
All are welcome to join us in Coleg y Cymoedd on Sat 31st January.
Book your free space here: ggrf26.eventbrite.co.uk
All are welcome to join us in Coleg y Cymoedd on Sat 31st January.
Book your free space here: ggrf26.eventbrite.co.uk
For December #SquareOfTheMonth we are highlighting 1km squares with zero modern records! Can you help update the species list for these squares?
SO4114 Llantilio Crossenny #Monmouthshire
SS9690 Gilfach Goch #RhonddaCynonTaf
Gwent: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/197
Glam: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/196
SO4114 Llantilio Crossenny #Monmouthshire
SS9690 Gilfach Goch #RhonddaCynonTaf
Gwent: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/197
Glam: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/196
December 3, 2025 at 11:47 AM
For December #SquareOfTheMonth we are highlighting 1km squares with zero modern records! Can you help update the species list for these squares?
SO4114 Llantilio Crossenny #Monmouthshire
SS9690 Gilfach Goch #RhonddaCynonTaf
Gwent: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/197
Glam: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/196
SO4114 Llantilio Crossenny #Monmouthshire
SS9690 Gilfach Goch #RhonddaCynonTaf
Gwent: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/197
Glam: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/196
SEWBReC's seasonal #SpeciesOfTheMonth for December is Holly Parachute (Marasmius hudsonii)!
Can you spot this tiny fungus during your festive walks?
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 tiny fungus during your festive walks?
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/...
December 3, 2025 at 11:42 AM
SEWBReC's seasonal #SpeciesOfTheMonth for December is Holly Parachute (Marasmius hudsonii)!
Can you spot this tiny fungus during your festive walks?
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 tiny fungus during your festive walks?
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/...
If you fancy putting something from SEWBReC under your Christmas tree, it's a great time of year to apply to our Recording Grant Scheme 🎄
Learn more here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/grant
Learn more here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/grant
November 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
If you fancy putting something from SEWBReC under your Christmas tree, it's a great time of year to apply to our Recording Grant Scheme 🎄
Learn more here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/grant
Learn more here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/grant
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Cofnod #RecordOfTheWeek is this 'Hero in a half shell' Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) washed up at Tywyn and recorded on the Cofnod ORS by PaulM. @sewbrec.org.uk @bispowys.bsky.social @wwbic1.bsky.social @arc-trust.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Cofnod #RecordOfTheWeek is this 'Hero in a half shell' Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) washed up at Tywyn and recorded on the Cofnod ORS by PaulM. @sewbrec.org.uk @bispowys.bsky.social @wwbic1.bsky.social @arc-trust.bsky.social
It's the last couple of days to apply for the @cofnod.org.uk Manager role - closing date is Sunday! www.cofnod.org.uk/news/we-need...?
Cofnod Manager Vacancy - Cofnod
Cofnod Manager Vacancy
www.cofnod.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 11:51 AM
It's the last couple of days to apply for the @cofnod.org.uk Manager role - closing date is Sunday! www.cofnod.org.uk/news/we-need...?
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#recordoftheweek #cofnodyrwythnos is Exidiopsis effusa, Hair Ice Crust fungus found and recorded at the National Botanic Garden of Wales, Carmarthenshire, by Grace Brookman 📸
Thank you for your records.
#wwbic #lercwalesapp #cofnodyrwythnos #carmarthenshirenature #fungi #winterwatch
Thank you for your records.
#wwbic #lercwalesapp #cofnodyrwythnos #carmarthenshirenature #fungi #winterwatch
November 21, 2025 at 10:30 AM
#recordoftheweek #cofnodyrwythnos is Exidiopsis effusa, Hair Ice Crust fungus found and recorded at the National Botanic Garden of Wales, Carmarthenshire, by Grace Brookman 📸
Thank you for your records.
#wwbic #lercwalesapp #cofnodyrwythnos #carmarthenshirenature #fungi #winterwatch
Thank you for your records.
#wwbic #lercwalesapp #cofnodyrwythnos #carmarthenshirenature #fungi #winterwatch
#RecordOfTheWeek today is a stunning Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes), spotted at Forest Farm by Paul Parsons.
Many thanks for the record, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk
Many thanks for the record, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
#RecordOfTheWeek today is a stunning Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes), spotted at Forest Farm by Paul Parsons.
Many thanks for the record, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk
Many thanks for the record, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk
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Cofnod #RecordOfTheWeek is this Common Eyelash (Scutellinia scutellata) - a small fungus recorded by TonyC at Terfyn. Great to see so much photographic evidence attached to the record. @sewbrec.org.uk @wwbic1.bsky.social @bispowys.bsky.social @northwaleswt.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Cofnod #RecordOfTheWeek is this Common Eyelash (Scutellinia scutellata) - a small fungus recorded by TonyC at Terfyn. Great to see so much photographic evidence attached to the record. @sewbrec.org.uk @wwbic1.bsky.social @bispowys.bsky.social @northwaleswt.bsky.social
#RecordOfTheWeek today is the rust fungus Puccinia caricina var. magnusii, on Carex riparia. Found by Mark Evans in Abernant back in April, the species was recently confirmed and is the first record for Wales!
Congratulations and thanks to Mark for the record, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk
Congratulations and thanks to Mark for the record, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
#RecordOfTheWeek today is the rust fungus Puccinia caricina var. magnusii, on Carex riparia. Found by Mark Evans in Abernant back in April, the species was recently confirmed and is the first record for Wales!
Congratulations and thanks to Mark for the record, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk
Congratulations and thanks to Mark for the record, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk
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#recordoftheweek is Athalia rosae, Turnip Tigress, a Sawfly found in Llanelli Carmarthenshire by Helen Pryor thank you for submitting your records #cofnodyrwythnos
November 10, 2025 at 7:07 PM
#recordoftheweek is Athalia rosae, Turnip Tigress, a Sawfly found in Llanelli Carmarthenshire by Helen Pryor thank you for submitting your records #cofnodyrwythnos
#RecordOfTheWeek today is the well named Beautiful Plume (Amblyptilia acanthadactyla) spotted in Newport by Bethan Dalton.
Many thanks for the record and photo, submitted via the LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app
Many thanks for the record and photo, submitted via the LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app
November 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM
#RecordOfTheWeek today is the well named Beautiful Plume (Amblyptilia acanthadactyla) spotted in Newport by Bethan Dalton.
Many thanks for the record and photo, submitted via the LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app
Many thanks for the record and photo, submitted via the LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app
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#recordoftheweek is the spider Drapetisca socialis, recorded in Ceredigion by Martin Creasser 📸photo shared with permission.
Thank you for sharing your records.
#LERCWalesApp #wwbic #cofnodyrwythnos #recordoftheweek @cofnod.org.uk @sewbrec.org.uk @bispowys.bsky.social
Thank you for sharing your records.
#LERCWalesApp #wwbic #cofnodyrwythnos #recordoftheweek @cofnod.org.uk @sewbrec.org.uk @bispowys.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 11:22 AM
#recordoftheweek is the spider Drapetisca socialis, recorded in Ceredigion by Martin Creasser 📸photo shared with permission.
Thank you for sharing your records.
#LERCWalesApp #wwbic #cofnodyrwythnos #recordoftheweek @cofnod.org.uk @sewbrec.org.uk @bispowys.bsky.social
Thank you for sharing your records.
#LERCWalesApp #wwbic #cofnodyrwythnos #recordoftheweek @cofnod.org.uk @sewbrec.org.uk @bispowys.bsky.social
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Cofnod #RecordOfTheWeek is Otter (Lutra lutra) one of two adults photographed and recorded by DavidP at Trefnant. We don't get many daytime photos of these. @sewbrec.org.uk @bispowys.bsky.social @wwbic1.bsky.social @northwaleswt.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Cofnod #RecordOfTheWeek is Otter (Lutra lutra) one of two adults photographed and recorded by DavidP at Trefnant. We don't get many daytime photos of these. @sewbrec.org.uk @bispowys.bsky.social @wwbic1.bsky.social @northwaleswt.bsky.social
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Job opportunity at Cofnod: www.cofnod.org.uk/news/we-need...
Cofnod Manager Vacancy - Cofnod
Cofnod Manager Vacancy
www.cofnod.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Job opportunity at Cofnod: www.cofnod.org.uk/news/we-need...
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iRecord and other Indicia sites are available again. Thanks to the BRC/UKCEH technical team for resolving the problem.
An unexpected outage for iRecord and other Indicia systems this weekend means that you won't be able to add records to the websites. It is still possible to add records to the iRecord apps, but you won't be able to upload them until this is fixed 😞
November 10, 2025 at 12:06 PM
iRecord and other Indicia sites are available again. Thanks to the BRC/UKCEH technical team for resolving the problem.
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Cofnod's 20th Anniversary on Friday was great. 100 attendees, great speakers and cake covered in North Wales species!! @sewbrec.org.uk @wwbic1.bsky.social @bispowys.bsky.social @bsbicymru.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social @coleopsoc.bsky.social @sosbangor.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Cofnod's 20th Anniversary on Friday was great. 100 attendees, great speakers and cake covered in North Wales species!! @sewbrec.org.uk @wwbic1.bsky.social @bispowys.bsky.social @bsbicymru.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social @coleopsoc.bsky.social @sosbangor.bsky.social
#RecordOfTheWeek today is the miniscule Beechleaf Bonnet (Mycena capillaris) spotted in Clynne Woods by Kevin Lawson.
The amazing mycology season continues, with a great variety of fungi records being sent in this week 🍄
Thanks to Kevin for this record & photo, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk.
The amazing mycology season continues, with a great variety of fungi records being sent in this week 🍄
Thanks to Kevin for this record & photo, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk.
November 7, 2025 at 2:17 PM
#RecordOfTheWeek today is the miniscule Beechleaf Bonnet (Mycena capillaris) spotted in Clynne Woods by Kevin Lawson.
The amazing mycology season continues, with a great variety of fungi records being sent in this week 🍄
Thanks to Kevin for this record & photo, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk.
The amazing mycology season continues, with a great variety of fungi records being sent in this week 🍄
Thanks to Kevin for this record & photo, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk.
We are delighted to share the Autumn 2025 edition of the Gwent-Glamorgan Newsletter! Many thanks to all contributors.
Download a pdf here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/upload/libra...
Or read as a flipbook here: online.fliphtml5.com/zpyru/zqpk/
Download a pdf here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/upload/libra...
Or read as a flipbook here: online.fliphtml5.com/zpyru/zqpk/
November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
We are delighted to share the Autumn 2025 edition of the Gwent-Glamorgan Newsletter! Many thanks to all contributors.
Download a pdf here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/upload/libra...
Or read as a flipbook here: online.fliphtml5.com/zpyru/zqpk/
Download a pdf here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/upload/libra...
Or read as a flipbook here: online.fliphtml5.com/zpyru/zqpk/
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🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of the Colliery Spoil Biodiversity Initiative 🎉
This December marks 10 years since the Colliery Spoil Biodiversity Initiative began its mission to change how people see South Wales’ colliery spoil sites — from barren relics of industry to thriving havens for wildlife.
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This December marks 10 years since the Colliery Spoil Biodiversity Initiative began its mission to change how people see South Wales’ colliery spoil sites — from barren relics of industry to thriving havens for wildlife.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of the Colliery Spoil Biodiversity Initiative 🎉
This December marks 10 years since the Colliery Spoil Biodiversity Initiative began its mission to change how people see South Wales’ colliery spoil sites — from barren relics of industry to thriving havens for wildlife.
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This December marks 10 years since the Colliery Spoil Biodiversity Initiative began its mission to change how people see South Wales’ colliery spoil sites — from barren relics of industry to thriving havens for wildlife.
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We are delighted to announce the Gwent-Glamorgan Recorders' Forum is open for booking!
Join us for this free wildlife event on Sat 31st January at Coleg Cymoedd, Nantgarw. 🦋🍄🦔🦆🐞🌲
Booking essential via Eventbrite: ggrf26.eventbrite.co.uk
The full programme will be released in the coming weeks.
Join us for this free wildlife event on Sat 31st January at Coleg Cymoedd, Nantgarw. 🦋🍄🦔🦆🐞🌲
Booking essential via Eventbrite: ggrf26.eventbrite.co.uk
The full programme will be released in the coming weeks.
October 31, 2025 at 2:35 PM
We are delighted to announce the Gwent-Glamorgan Recorders' Forum is open for booking!
Join us for this free wildlife event on Sat 31st January at Coleg Cymoedd, Nantgarw. 🦋🍄🦔🦆🐞🌲
Booking essential via Eventbrite: ggrf26.eventbrite.co.uk
The full programme will be released in the coming weeks.
Join us for this free wildlife event on Sat 31st January at Coleg Cymoedd, Nantgarw. 🦋🍄🦔🦆🐞🌲
Booking essential via Eventbrite: ggrf26.eventbrite.co.uk
The full programme will be released in the coming weeks.
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#recordoftheweek Porpolomopsis calyptriformis, Pink/Ballerina Waxcap recorded at the National Botanic Garden of Wales Carmarthenshire by Ellyn Baker 📸on the #lercwalesapp Thank you for sharing your records and lovely photos
You can record your sightings at record.wwbic.org.uk or on the #lercwalesapp
You can record your sightings at record.wwbic.org.uk or on the #lercwalesapp
October 17, 2025 at 12:49 PM
#recordoftheweek Porpolomopsis calyptriformis, Pink/Ballerina Waxcap recorded at the National Botanic Garden of Wales Carmarthenshire by Ellyn Baker 📸on the #lercwalesapp Thank you for sharing your records and lovely photos
You can record your sightings at record.wwbic.org.uk or on the #lercwalesapp
You can record your sightings at record.wwbic.org.uk or on the #lercwalesapp
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#recordoftheweek is Linaria vulgaris, Common Toadflax recorded in Pembrokeshire by Anna Simpson on the #lercwalesapp. Thank you for your records.
You can submit your records at record.wwbic.org.uk or on the #LERCWalesApp or one of these other options www.wwbic.org.uk/wildlife-rec...
You can submit your records at record.wwbic.org.uk or on the #LERCWalesApp or one of these other options www.wwbic.org.uk/wildlife-rec...
October 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
#recordoftheweek is Linaria vulgaris, Common Toadflax recorded in Pembrokeshire by Anna Simpson on the #lercwalesapp. Thank you for your records.
You can submit your records at record.wwbic.org.uk or on the #LERCWalesApp or one of these other options www.wwbic.org.uk/wildlife-rec...
You can submit your records at record.wwbic.org.uk or on the #LERCWalesApp or one of these other options www.wwbic.org.uk/wildlife-rec...
#RecordOfTheWeek today is some spoOOooOoky Dead Moll's Fingers (Xylaria longipes), spotted in Fforest Ganol by Mark Waldron.
Thanks for the record and photo, submitted via the LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app
#HappyHalloween #Halloween
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Thanks for the record and photo, submitted via the LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app
#HappyHalloween #Halloween
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October 31, 2025 at 10:58 AM
#RecordOfTheWeek today is some spoOOooOoky Dead Moll's Fingers (Xylaria longipes), spotted in Fforest Ganol by Mark Waldron.
Thanks for the record and photo, submitted via the LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app
#HappyHalloween #Halloween
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Thanks for the record and photo, submitted via the LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app
#HappyHalloween #Halloween
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