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
#RecordOfTheWeek today is a stunning Scops Owl (Otus scops) which has been setting feathers aflutter in Swansea this week. Lots of birders have visited to see this rare vagrant from southern Europe.
Many thanks to Wayne Withers for his record & fabulous photos, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk
Many thanks to Wayne Withers for his record & fabulous photos, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk
December 12, 2025 at 11:44 AM
#RecordOfTheWeek today is a stunning Scops Owl (Otus scops) which has been setting feathers aflutter in Swansea this week. Lots of birders have visited to see this rare vagrant from southern Europe.
Many thanks to Wayne Withers for his record & fabulous photos, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk
Many thanks to Wayne Withers for his record & fabulous photos, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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/
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.
#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
👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃
Thanks for the record and photo, submitted via the LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app
#HappyHalloween #Halloween
👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃
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
👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃
Thanks for the record and photo, submitted via the LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app
#HappyHalloween #Halloween
👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃
#RecordOfTheWeek today is a magical Sorcerer (Aedia leucomelas), found at Kenfig National Nature Reserve by Tim Blackburn (@mothyblackburn.bsky.social) during a moth trapping session.
This is the first Welsh record for this very rare immigrant species!
#TeamMoth #MothsMatter
This is the first Welsh record for this very rare immigrant species!
#TeamMoth #MothsMatter
October 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
#RecordOfTheWeek today is a magical Sorcerer (Aedia leucomelas), found at Kenfig National Nature Reserve by Tim Blackburn (@mothyblackburn.bsky.social) during a moth trapping session.
This is the first Welsh record for this very rare immigrant species!
#TeamMoth #MothsMatter
This is the first Welsh record for this very rare immigrant species!
#TeamMoth #MothsMatter
#RecordOfTheWeek today is vibrant Scarlet Waxcap (Hygrocybe coccinea), found at Ynys Hywel Farm by Theresa Heal.
One of many fabulous fungi records submitted this week, during a bumper mycology season.
Thanks for the record & photo, submitted via LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app.
One of many fabulous fungi records submitted this week, during a bumper mycology season.
Thanks for the record & photo, submitted via LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app.
October 17, 2025 at 10:34 AM
#RecordOfTheWeek today is vibrant Scarlet Waxcap (Hygrocybe coccinea), found at Ynys Hywel Farm by Theresa Heal.
One of many fabulous fungi records submitted this week, during a bumper mycology season.
Thanks for the record & photo, submitted via LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app.
One of many fabulous fungi records submitted this week, during a bumper mycology season.
Thanks for the record & photo, submitted via LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app.
For October #SquareOfTheMonth we are highlighting 1km squares with zero #Hymenoptera records! Can you find a bee, wasp or ant in the following locations?
ST2696 Cwmbran #Torfaen
SS4391 Llangennith #Swansea
Gwent: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/195
Glam: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/194
ST2696 Cwmbran #Torfaen
SS4391 Llangennith #Swansea
Gwent: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/195
Glam: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/194
October 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM
For October #SquareOfTheMonth we are highlighting 1km squares with zero #Hymenoptera records! Can you find a bee, wasp or ant in the following locations?
ST2696 Cwmbran #Torfaen
SS4391 Llangennith #Swansea
Gwent: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/195
Glam: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/194
ST2696 Cwmbran #Torfaen
SS4391 Llangennith #Swansea
Gwent: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/195
Glam: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/194
SEWBReC #SpeciesOfTheMonth for October is Knopper Gall (Andricus quercuscalicis f. agamic)!
Can you spot these walnut-like growths on nearby Oak trees?
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 these walnut-like growths on nearby Oak trees?
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/...
October 10, 2025 at 11:36 AM
SEWBReC #SpeciesOfTheMonth for October is Knopper Gall (Andricus quercuscalicis f. agamic)!
Can you spot these walnut-like growths on nearby Oak trees?
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 these walnut-like growths on nearby Oak trees?
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 a lovely Rugged Oil-beetle (Meloe rugosus), spotted in Abergavenny by Justin Coey-archer.
This is an important sighting of this rare nocturnal species, with only 22 previous records in Wales.
Many thanks to Justin for the record and photo, submitted via irecord.org.uk.
This is an important sighting of this rare nocturnal species, with only 22 previous records in Wales.
Many thanks to Justin for the record and photo, submitted via irecord.org.uk.
October 10, 2025 at 10:11 AM
#RecordOfTheWeek today is a lovely Rugged Oil-beetle (Meloe rugosus), spotted in Abergavenny by Justin Coey-archer.
This is an important sighting of this rare nocturnal species, with only 22 previous records in Wales.
Many thanks to Justin for the record and photo, submitted via irecord.org.uk.
This is an important sighting of this rare nocturnal species, with only 22 previous records in Wales.
Many thanks to Justin for the record and photo, submitted via irecord.org.uk.
Our recommended event this week is the Unknown Wales conference, at National Museum Cardiff and online this Saturday: museum.wales/cardiff/what...
October 7, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Our recommended event this week is the Unknown Wales conference, at National Museum Cardiff and online this Saturday: museum.wales/cardiff/what...
#RecordOfTheWeek today is a Portuguese Man'O War (Physalia physalis) spotted in Llangennith by Phillippa Davies, washed by after last week's storms.
This species is not actually a jellyfish, but a colony of small creatures called zooids.
Many thanks for record & pic, submitted via LERC Wales App.
This species is not actually a jellyfish, but a colony of small creatures called zooids.
Many thanks for record & pic, submitted via LERC Wales App.
September 26, 2025 at 10:45 AM
#RecordOfTheWeek today is a Portuguese Man'O War (Physalia physalis) spotted in Llangennith by Phillippa Davies, washed by after last week's storms.
This species is not actually a jellyfish, but a colony of small creatures called zooids.
Many thanks for record & pic, submitted via LERC Wales App.
This species is not actually a jellyfish, but a colony of small creatures called zooids.
Many thanks for record & pic, submitted via LERC Wales App.
#RecordOfTheWeek is a wonderful Wood Cauliflower (Sparassis crispa), spotted in Cefn Onn by Ellyn Baker. This impressive fungus can grow to weigh several kilograms!
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
September 19, 2025 at 10:08 AM
#RecordOfTheWeek is a wonderful Wood Cauliflower (Sparassis crispa), spotted in Cefn Onn by Ellyn Baker. This impressive fungus can grow to weigh several kilograms!
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
#RecordOfTheWeek today is Trapania pallida, a beautiful Sea Slug, spotted in Mumbles by Martin Bell. This is the first record we have for the SEWBReC area, and seems to be the 5th record for Wales!
Many thanks for the record and photos, submitted via LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app
Many thanks for the record and photos, submitted via LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app
September 12, 2025 at 10:13 AM
#RecordOfTheWeek today is Trapania pallida, a beautiful Sea Slug, spotted in Mumbles by Martin Bell. This is the first record we have for the SEWBReC area, and seems to be the 5th record for Wales!
Many thanks for the record and photos, submitted via LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app
Many thanks for the record and photos, submitted via LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app
#RecordOfTheWeek today is Oriental Fruit Moth (Grapholita molesta), found in Bridgend by Mike Cram. This is the first Glamorgan record for this non-native species, which likely hitched a ride on peaches.
Thanks for the record & photo, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk
#TeamMoth #MothsMatter
Thanks for the record & photo, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk
#TeamMoth #MothsMatter
September 5, 2025 at 11:39 AM
#RecordOfTheWeek today is Oriental Fruit Moth (Grapholita molesta), found in Bridgend by Mike Cram. This is the first Glamorgan record for this non-native species, which likely hitched a ride on peaches.
Thanks for the record & photo, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk
#TeamMoth #MothsMatter
Thanks for the record & photo, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk
#TeamMoth #MothsMatter
For September #SquareOfTheMonth we are highlighting 1km squares with zero #Harvestman records:
ST4386 Magor, #Monmouthshire including Bridewell Common Nature Reserve
SS8683 Tondu, #Bridgend including Parc Slip Nature Reserve
Gwent: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/193
Glam: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/192
ST4386 Magor, #Monmouthshire including Bridewell Common Nature Reserve
SS8683 Tondu, #Bridgend including Parc Slip Nature Reserve
Gwent: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/193
Glam: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/192
September 3, 2025 at 1:40 PM
For September #SquareOfTheMonth we are highlighting 1km squares with zero #Harvestman records:
ST4386 Magor, #Monmouthshire including Bridewell Common Nature Reserve
SS8683 Tondu, #Bridgend including Parc Slip Nature Reserve
Gwent: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/193
Glam: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/192
ST4386 Magor, #Monmouthshire including Bridewell Common Nature Reserve
SS8683 Tondu, #Bridgend including Parc Slip Nature Reserve
Gwent: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/193
Glam: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/192
SEWBReC #SpeciesOfTheMonth for September is Opilio canestrinii! Can you spot this leggy species on a wall near you?
See if you can fill in gaps in our distribution map: aderyn.lercwales.org.uk/density/dens...
More info including identification tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sewbrec-cms-...
See if you can fill in gaps in our distribution map: aderyn.lercwales.org.uk/density/dens...
More info including identification tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sewbrec-cms-...
September 3, 2025 at 10:38 AM
SEWBReC #SpeciesOfTheMonth for September is Opilio canestrinii! Can you spot this leggy species on a wall near you?
See if you can fill in gaps in our distribution map: aderyn.lercwales.org.uk/density/dens...
More info including identification tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sewbrec-cms-...
See if you can fill in gaps in our distribution map: aderyn.lercwales.org.uk/density/dens...
More info including identification tips here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sewbrec-cms-...