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/sewbrechttps://bsky.app/profile/sewbrec.org.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/sewbrec.org.uk/post/3mu5dhavilk26#RecordOfTheWeek today is a wonderful Wryneck (Jynx torquilla), ringed at Oxwich by Gower Ringing Group. It's a great time of year to spot migrant species like these as they travel to their wintering grounds. Many thanks to Owain Gabb for the fab photo & record, which will be submitted via Excel.28 Aug 2026 12:11 +0000at://did:plc:fltkfplbicymuj534gn7cpkb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5dhavilk26https://bsky.app/profile/sewbrec.org.uk/post/3mtmh2t6dyk2bJoin us on Thursday in Dare Valley Country Park for a FREE heathland course! Learn how to identify and record heathland habitats using key species and other indicators. This free event is suitable for adults with some plant knowledge. Booking essential, please email info@sewbrec.org.uk to book.21 Aug 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:fltkfplbicymuj534gn7cpkb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmh2t6dyk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/sewbrec.org.uk/post/3mtlqg5yiec2k#RecordOfTheWeek today is a Sponge Crab (Dromia personata), spotted in Oxwich by Zoe Foster. This species has a symbiotic relationship with sponges, which provide the crab with camouflage while the sponge gains protection from predators. Many thanks for the record & photo sent via LERC Wales App.21 Aug 2026 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:fltkfplbicymuj534gn7cpkb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlqg5yiec2khttps://bsky.app/profile/sewbrec.org.uk/post/3mt2bbjuaic24#RecordOfTheWeek today is a roost of fabulous Natterer's Bat (Myotis nattereri) in Neath Port Talbot from Aaron Davies (handled under licence). Many thanks for the record and photos, submitted via the LERC Wales App: www.sewbrec.org.uk/recording/app14 Aug 2026 13:29 +0000at://did:plc:fltkfplbicymuj534gn7cpkb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2bbjuaic24https://bsky.app/profile/sewbrec.org.uk/post/3mssbupqkls23Please ignore any emails received today from our CEO Adam Rowe requesting a quote, unfortunately his email has been hacked.11 Aug 2026 09:18 +0000at://did:plc:fltkfplbicymuj534gn7cpkb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssbupqkls23https://bsky.app/profile/sewbrec.org.uk/post/3msij526hmc27#RecordOfTheWeek today is lovely Little Owls (Athene noctua) recorded in Gwent by Chris Blyth. Many thanks for the record and photo, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk.07 Aug 2026 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:fltkfplbicymuj534gn7cpkb/app.bsky.feed.post/3msij526hmc27https://bsky.app/profile/sewbrec.org.uk/post/3mrxasl2qbs2q#RecordOfTheWeek today is this wonderful Hornet Hoverfly (Volucella zonaria) spotted in Kenfig by David Collins. Many thanks for the record and photo, submitted via the LERC Wales App! www.lercwales.org.uk/app.php31 Jul 2026 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:fltkfplbicymuj534gn7cpkb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrxasl2qbs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/sewbrec.org.uk/post/3mrs3t6gibk25Maintenance is still ongoing on the Indicia system, which includes SEWBReCORD and the LERC Wales App. It is hoped the system will be back online by the end of today. [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Jul 2026 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:fltkfplbicymuj534gn7cpkb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrs3t6gibk25https://bsky.app/profile/sewbrec.org.uk/post/3mrncybrf3k2qThis Friday we will be at Newbridge Fields #Bridgend for the Bridgend Nature Festival! Come and visit the SEWBReC stall along with lots of other great nature organisations to celebrate the wildlife of Wales at this family friendly event.27 Jul 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:fltkfplbicymuj534gn7cpkb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrncybrf3k2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/sewbrec.org.uk/post/3mrflswpcpc2o#RecordOfTheWeek today is a gorgeous Grass Snake (Natrix helvetica) spotted in Swansea by Francis Morgan. Many thanks for the record and photo, submitted via the LERC Wales App! www.lercwales.org.uk/app.php24 Jul 2026 14:46 +0000at://did:plc:fltkfplbicymuj534gn7cpkb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrflswpcpc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/sewbrec.org.uk/post/3mrfiiimlnk2xIndicia systems will be offline on Tuesday 28th July for scheduled maintenance to increase storage capacity. There may be intermittent issues with uploading records with images in the mean time. This will impact the LERC Wales App & www.sewbrecord.org.uk as well as the #iRecord website and app.24 Jul 2026 13:47 +0000at://did:plc:fltkfplbicymuj534gn7cpkb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfiiimlnk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/sewbrec.org.uk/post/3mrcrofisf22rJoin us on Tuesday in Llantrisant for a FREE marshy grasslands course! Learn how to identify and record wetland habitats using key species and other indicators. This free event is suitable for adults with some plant knowledge. Booking essential, please email info@sewbrec.org.uk to secure a space.23 Jul 2026 11:53 +0000at://did:plc:fltkfplbicymuj534gn7cpkb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrcrofisf22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/sewbrec.org.uk/post/3mrcl6bmgqs2cWe will be at Go Wild in Pontypool Park this Saturday, along with lots of other great nature organisations! Come and say hello at the SEWBReC stall. https://bgtorfaenlnp.wales/en/whats-on/go-wild-in-pontypool-park-2026-07-25/23 Jul 2026 09:57 +0000at://did:plc:fltkfplbicymuj534gn7cpkb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrcl6bmgqs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/sewbrec.org.uk/post/3mr63lm6xsc26Want to learn more about wildlife recording? Join us and Vale Local Nature Partnership for a FREE introductory course online tomorrow evening (Wednesday 22nd July). Book a space here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-wildlife-recording-session-tickets-199249836223821 Jul 2026 15:07 +0000at://did:plc:fltkfplbicymuj534gn7cpkb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr63lm6xsc26https://bsky.app/profile/sewbrec.org.uk/post/3mqtjhdm4522p#RecordOfTheWeek today is a White Stork (Ciconia ciconia), spotted in Pencoed by Chris Oakes. This is likely to be an individual from the White Stork Project, which has reintroduced the species in south England: whitestorkproject.org Many thanks for the record, submitted via www.sewbrecord.org.uk17 Jul 2026 10:16 +0000at://did:plc:fltkfplbicymuj534gn7cpkb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqtjhdm4522phttps://bsky.app/profile/sewbrec.org.uk/post/3mqrluiboq22jYou can find us at Vale Nature Festival at Cosmeston Lakes this Saturday! Come and say hi at the SEWBReC stall. Loads of great nature organisations will be at this fun family friendly event from @valelnp.bsky.social #ValeNature https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vale-nature-festival-2026-tickets-198085535168016 Jul 2026 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:fltkfplbicymuj534gn7cpkb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrluiboq22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/sewbrec.org.uk/post/3mqmhp7mso227FREE Habitat courses! Interested in learning how to identify and record different types of habitats? Join SEWBReC & @rctcouncil.bsky.social Ecology team at Pant Marsh #Pontyclun and Dare Valley Country Park #Aberdare this summer. Booking essential, email info@sewbrec.org.uk to secure a space.14 Jul 2026 14:56 +0000at://did:plc:fltkfplbicymuj534gn7cpkb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmhp7mso227https://bsky.app/profile/sewbrec.org.uk/post/3mqm3bvuwos24Indicia data warehouse and linked websites (including www.sewbrecord.org.uk will be unavailable on Wednesday 15 July 2026, from 5pm until c. 9pm, due to server maintenance work at UKCEH.14 Jul 2026 11:14 +0000at://did:plc:fltkfplbicymuj534gn7cpkb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqm3bvuwos24https://bsky.app/profile/sewbrec.org.uk/post/3mqc3wiggw222#RecordOfTheWeek today is a new to Wales moth! Splendid Brocade (Lacanobia splendens) was caught at Newport Wetlands by Kevin Hewitt. This is the first Welsh record for this rare migrant species. Many thanks for the record & photo, submitted via LERC Wales App. #TeamMoth #MothsMatter10 Jul 2026 11:59 +0000at://did:plc:fltkfplbicymuj534gn7cpkb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqc3wiggw222