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South East Wales Biodiversity Records Centre

SEWBReC is the Local Environmental Records Centre (LERC) for South East Wales, working with local recorders for the benefit of wildlife.

08/06/2026

Free course in south Wales!

Join SEWBReC and Moth expert David Slade in Talbot Green on Saturday 20th June to learn about trapping techniques and how to get involved running your own garden trap.

Booking essential, email [email protected] to secure a space.

05/06/2026

today is an Eastern Bordered Straw (Heliothis nubigera) found in Blackwood by Kevin Hewitt. This is the first Gwent & fourth Welsh record for this rare migrant moth.

There was an influx of this species across England during the heatwave, so great to get one in Wales too!

Many thanks to Kevin for the record & photo, submitted via the LERC Wales App: https://www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app

04/06/2026

Free and course in south Wales!

Join SEWBReC and Odonata expert Steve Preddy at on 19th June to learn about this fascinating group of insects.

Email [email protected] to secure a space.

03/06/2026

Hope to see you there!

Afan Rainforest Alliance CIC Wales Nature Week Beach Academy CIC Natur Am Byth Butterfly Conservation Butterfly Conservation Wales - Gwarchod Glöynnod Byw Friends of Gnoll Park Buglife - The Invertebrate Conservation Trust Woodland Trust Cymru Gower Ornithological Society Keep Wales Tidy - Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus Bat Conservation Trust NPT Wildlife South East Wales Biodiversity Records Centre

29/05/2026

today is Medicinal Leech (Hirudo medicinalis, refound at a site in Bridgend for the first time in 13 years!

This species has declined drastically, due in part to historic harvesting for medical purposes. It is now designated "Near Threatened" at a global level, and is strictly protected in the UK.

Many thanks to Mathew Andrews for the great record, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk.

27/05/2026

Please note this update from the iRecord team, which will also impact SEWBReCORD:

Indicia data warehouse and linked websites will be unavailable overnight from 5pm tonight. It is expected to be back online tomorrow morning (28/05). This is to allow a major update to the species dictionary.

Open for booking! Our 4 species courses for 2026 are all now open, email info@sewbrec.org.uk to secure a space.The cours...

26/05/2026

Open for booking!

Our 4 species courses for 2026 are all now open, email [email protected] to secure a space.

The courses are on Moth Trapping, Dragonflies, Dune Plants and Rocky Shore Species. Full details on the posters below.

22/05/2026

today is this Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) recorded by Karen Turner by Llanishen Reservoir.

Many thanks to Karen for the record and photo, submitted via the LERC Wales App www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/ap

21/05/2026

We are delighted to share the Spring 2026 edition of the Gwent-Glamorgan Newsletter! Many thanks to all contributors.

Download a pdf here:https://www.sewbrec.org.uk/upload/library/Gwent_Glamorgan_Recorders'_Newsletter_Issue_34.pdf

Or read as a flipbook here: https://online.fliphtml5.com/zpyru/nsib/

11/05/2026

Our recommended event this week is a BioBlitz Fieldwork Day on Thursday at Parc Taf Bargoed.

Join SEWBReC and Merthyr Tydfil Biodiversity Partnership to learn about wildlife recording and survey techniques.

Book a free space here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bioblitz-fieldwork-day-tickets-1986529712847

You can find lots of other local wildlife events on our website: https://www.sewbrec.org.uk/diaryevents

Address

15 Talbot Road, Talbot Green
Pontyclun
CF728AD

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

01443 808896

Website

https://linktr.ee/sewbrec

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