When the Mists Lift

Autumn morning mists give way to dramatic contrasts as sunlight warms the valleys. Tal-y-llyn from Dolffanog.

Paradise Found

The early autumn sun rises over southern Snowdonia, casting its warm rays over the Mawddach estuary, Barmouth bridge & harbour.

Peacock Basking

A Peacock butterfly (Aglais io) enjoys the late afternoon sun whilst perched on a stony outcrop.

Feeding Admiral

A Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) feeds in the evening sunshine.

Afon Cerist catchment

On approach to Maesglase, looking across the Afon Cerist catchment area towards Cribin Fawr & Fach and the disused Cloddfa Gwanas.

Sedge Warbler

A Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus) perching on an old bramble within a reed bed.

Southern Hawker male

A male Southern Hawker dragonfly (Aeshna cyanea) hangs off a conifer, drying its wings after a summer shower.

Of Showers and Fairies

Keep your eyes sharp as you wander the hills of Wales - you never know what you might see...

Pleated Inkcap Fungi

Down amongst the grass, a Pleated Inkcap (Parasola plicatilis) fungi raises its sporing body. It's appearance lends to its alternative name Little Japanese Umbrella.

Dawning Dysynni

Early morning and sunlight floods into the Dysynni valley; illuminating the river, hills & wildlife of this ancient landscape.

Temperate Rainforest

Hot summery blue skies give way to burgeoning storm clouds and the forest begins to steam.

Dawn call of Aderyn

Sunrise draws back night's veil and calls the nesting Choughs & Cormorants from their cliff-side nests. Listen, can you hear their calls? An artwork of Craig yr Aderyn at summer sunrise.