Nature

The singing penguins at Vincent Davies department store are always a festive treat.

Furry and feathery friends pictured by Western Telegraph readers

The Leonid meteor shower is set to delight stargazers, sending shooting stars streaking across the night sky

The Leonid meteor shower is set to delight stargazers, sending shooting stars streaking across the night sky

How to watch the spectacular Leonid meteor shower in the UK this weekend

The Beaver Moon supermoon will be visible above the UK today, these are the best times to spot it

The Beaver Moon supermoon will be visible above the UK today, these are the best times to spot it

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Final supermoon of 2024 to appear in UK skies today - how and when to see it

The dormouse boxes have been installed as part of the Cysylltu Natur (Connecting Nature) 25x25 project.

The dormouse boxes have been installed as part of the Cysylltu Natur (Connecting Nature) 25x25 project.

One of UK's rarest mammals discovered in Pembrokeshire woods

St Catherine's Island, Tenby, against a dramatic sunrise backdrop.

St Catherine's Island, Tenby, against a dramatic sunrise backdrop.

Clubs and societies

Enjoy some lovely Pembrokeshire walking spots with Western Telegraph readers

Atlantic bluefin tuna have been spotted off the Pembrokeshire coast after a five decade absence.

Atlantic bluefin tuna have been spotted off the Pembrokeshire coast after a five decade absence.

Giant endangered fish makes dramatic return to Pembrokeshire waters

Pastures near Whitesands, where grazing has been given a summer break, springing back to life with coastal species such as centaury

Pastures near Whitesands, where grazing has been given a summer break, springing back to life with coastal species such as centaury

Pembrokeshire three-year nature recovery project to end

When the temperature outside plummets, rodents seek shelter from the cold and it’s common them to take refuge in vehicles

When the temperature outside plummets, rodents seek shelter from the cold and it’s common them to take refuge in vehicles

Brits warned of the telltale signs of rat 'infestations'

Autumnal sights.

Autumnal sights.

Seasonal scenes around Pembrokeshire pictured by Western Telegraph readers

The spider was on the verge of extinction in the UK in 2010

The spider was on the verge of extinction in the UK in 2010

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Zoo releases 'thousands of giant spiders' the 'size of your hand' into UK wild

Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, several times already in 2024.

Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, several times already in 2024.

Met Office reveals when and where Northern Lights 'may be visible' this weekend

Redberth Croft CIC is helping veterans and people with additional needs

Redberth Croft CIC is helping veterans and people with additional needs

Pembrokeshire farm helping veterans and vulnerable people

The calm before the storm at Lowertown, Fishguard.

The calm before the storm at Lowertown, Fishguard.

October scenes around Pembrokeshire pictured by our readers

Have you seen any other meteor showers this year?

Have you seen any other meteor showers this year?

'Extra special' meteor shower peaks across the UK tonight - how to see

A timeless view of Carew Castle.

A timeless view of Carew Castle.

A Pembrokeshire snapshot from our Western Telegraph Camera Club members

The swift boxes were installed by the council's arborist team

The swift boxes were installed by the council's arborist team

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Swift boxes installed at County Hall, Haverfordwest

Calippo was found underweight, dehydrated and with a puncture wound on his flipper

Calippo was found underweight, dehydrated and with a puncture wound on his flipper

Seal pup rescued from Pembrokeshire estuary by RSPCA

The seap pup was killed and mutilated after a protective fence was ripped down.

The seap pup was killed and mutilated after a protective fence was ripped down.

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Seal pup found dead on beach after protective fence ripped down

PETA wants the north Pembrokeshire town of Fishguard to display its fish empathy quilt

PETA wants the north Pembrokeshire town of Fishguard to display its fish empathy quilt

Fish quilt plans for north Pembrokeshire town could take a dive

There are thought to be less than five or 10 Kookaburras in the entire UK.

There are thought to be less than five or 10 Kookaburras in the entire UK.

'Super rare' animal that 'shouldn't be here' spotted in the UK

A chirpy robin in Withybush Woods.

A chirpy robin in Withybush Woods.

Creature comforts in pictures from the Western Telegraph Camera Club

The Azolla weevil has been introduced to the reserve

The Azolla weevil has been introduced to the reserve

Plans to tackle invasive plant causing chaos in Pembrokeshire

All spiders can bite – that’s how most subdue and kill their prey.

All spiders can bite – that’s how most subdue and kill their prey.

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The UK's biggest spider believed to be hiding inside UK homes

The spider was on the verge of extinction in the UK in 2010

The spider was on the verge of extinction in the UK in 2010

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RSPB confirms huge spider thought to be extinct is making a comeback in the UK

HM Coastguard Broad Haven had a spectacular backdrop on their call out to look for a missing dog

HM Coastguard Broad Haven had a spectacular backdrop on their call out to look for a missing dog

Pembrokeshire coastguard called out in search for missing dog

The Northern Lights in Narberth.

The Northern Lights in Narberth.

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Northern Lights put on a spectacular show above Pembrokeshire's skies

Man who 'no one believed' films poisonous snakes 'crawling around' UK town

Seven-year-old Rory is thrilled with his amazing seashore find.

Seven-year-old Rory is thrilled with his amazing seashore find.

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Beachcomber boy, 7, makes ‘first in UK’ discovery on Pembrokeshire shore

Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has been described as a

Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has been described as a

'Once-in-a-lifetime' comet to be visible in UK skies this month - see when

Plane lace bugs have been known to bite people causing a mild rash.

Plane lace bugs have been known to bite people causing a mild rash.

Biting bug spotted in the UK for first time in 18 years sparks 'serious concern'

PETA wants the north Pembrokeshire town of Fishguard to display its fish empathy quilt

PETA wants the north Pembrokeshire town of Fishguard to display its fish empathy quilt

Local government

Why there are calls for giant quilt to be displayed in Pembrokeshire town

Rosemary can be used in your garden to keep rats away.

Rosemary can be used in your garden to keep rats away.

Expert shares budget-friendly 52p hack that keeps rats away from your garden

As someone with a fear of spiders, I tested out the £1.40 hack to keep spiders out of your home, available from most supermarkets and online

As someone with a fear of spiders, I tested out the £1.40 hack to keep spiders out of your home, available from most supermarkets and online

Homes and interiors

This is the £1.40 hack for keeping spiders out of your home - but does it work?

Gill Mackay is hoping for British Photographic Awards success with her delightful 'Ice Cream Please' image.

Gill Mackay is hoping for British Photographic Awards success with her delightful 'Ice Cream Please' image.

Clubs and societies

The Pembrokeshire photographer whose pictures could net her national award

Sunrise above Carmarthen Bay.

Sunrise above Carmarthen Bay.

Pembrokeshire's autumn light captured by the Western Telegraph Camera Club

False Widows have long been established in the UK with first recorded siting in the UK coming in the 1870s

False Widows have long been established in the UK with first recorded siting in the UK coming in the 1870s

False widow spider warning issued as spider season hits

If you notice these signs, you might have bats living on your property

If you notice these signs, you might have bats living on your property

6 signs bats are on your property and what to do if you think they are present

Marloes Sands is one of the top-rated beaches in the UK

Marloes Sands is one of the top-rated beaches in the UK

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Pembrokeshire beach named as one of the UK's top-rated

Tir Coed has been working for 25 years

Tir Coed has been working for 25 years

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Charity celebrates 25 years of connecting people with nature

High tide at Llangwm.

High tide at Llangwm.

Clubs and societies

Serene September scenes around Pembrokeshire pictured by our readers

Joanna Balkwill is thrilled with the award for her blooming lovely garden.

Joanna Balkwill is thrilled with the award for her blooming lovely garden.

The Pembrokeshire front garden 'gem' named the best in Wales

Pests can let themselves into our homes and gardens so it's important to make your home less appealing for them

Pests can let themselves into our homes and gardens so it's important to make your home less appealing for them

5 areas of your home that are most vulnerable to pest infestations

Rats are attracted to bins but there are ways you can avoid an infestation

Rats are attracted to bins but there are ways you can avoid an infestation

Waste expert shares how you can keep rats away from your bins

Brits are being urged to avoid these six birds as they are some of the UK's most dangerous.

Brits are being urged to avoid these six birds as they are some of the UK's most dangerous.

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Brits warned to stay away from 6 of the UK's most dangerous birds

Kieran Sampler has shared stories of his rat-catching days including the time he responded to a woman who found a rat in her toilet while on the loo

Kieran Sampler has shared stories of his rat-catching days including the time he responded to a woman who found a rat in her toilet while on the loo

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Professional rat catcher recalls rat coming up a toilet while woman was on loo

There have been 11 sightings of snakes recorded in Pembrokeshire so far in 2024.

There have been 11 sightings of snakes recorded in Pembrokeshire so far in 2024.

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The locations of every snake spotted in Pembrokeshire and if they are dangerous

Marloes Sands Beach has been named as the best beach in Wales in a new study.

Marloes Sands Beach has been named as the best beach in Wales in a new study.

Five Pembrokeshire beaches named among the UK's top 50

It's rodent season - here are some simple ways to keep rats and mice away from your garden and home

It's rodent season - here are some simple ways to keep rats and mice away from your garden and home

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It's rodent season - experts share 6 steps to keep rats away from UK homes

. Hanna Evans received the cup for the most points in the craft section.

. Hanna Evans received the cup for the most points in the craft section.

Local garden show's 79th year a blooming great success

Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies this week - see when and where

Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies this week - see when and where

Northern Lights

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Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies this week - see when and where

Pembrokeshire silage-cutting heralds the start of summer's end.

Pembrokeshire silage-cutting heralds the start of summer's end.

Pembrokeshire scenes in late summer pictured by Western Telegraph readers

How many spiders have you spotted so far this month in your home?

How many spiders have you spotted so far this month in your home?

Homes and interiors

Listen up arachnophobes – Aldi’s viral spider catcher has banished my fears

Pembrokeshire's Blue Lagoon will be closed to protect seal pups and their parents.

Pembrokeshire's Blue Lagoon will be closed to protect seal pups and their parents.

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Pembrokeshire coastal attraction to close to swimmers later this month

Members of the public are being urged to keep an eye out for grounded Manx shearwaters.

Members of the public are being urged to keep an eye out for grounded Manx shearwaters.

Why birds that fly 6,000 miles to Pembrokeshire each year need your help