Wildlife
Discover the wildlife and natural habitats of Tracton — from native birds and pollinators to coastal species and woodland ecosystems.
Volunteers examining bluebells and wildflowers in Gortig woodland, April 2019
Red Admiral butterfly feeding on a purple thistle flower, August 2019
Aerial view of Barry's Head and The Glen — coastal cliffs, heathland and farmland meeting the sea
Aerial view of Dunboige Lake with swans, surrounded by green fields and reedbed
Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) mushroom nestled among autumn leaves on the woodland floor
Large bracket fungus growing on a fallen tree — a sign of a healthy, ancient woodland
Display case of the butterflies of Tracton, Minane Bridge and adjacent areas — including Silver-washed Fritillary and Dark Green Fritillary
Display case of the moths of Tracton — including Striped Hawk-moth, Ruby Tiger and Cinnabar
TBG members on a nature walk at Crosshaven, July 2025
Large community gathering at Ted Hodder Avenue during a TBG biodiversity event, 20 August 2022
Male kingfisher perched on a branch over water, showing its bright orange breast and metallic blue back
Sparrowhawk
Photos taken across the Tracton area by TBG members