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Have you heard about the ancient fish in Llyn Tegid? What about the bird that nests in rabbit warrens on Skomer Island? And did you know that we have rainforests here in Wales? To learn more about these and lots of other fascinating facts, join nature expert Duncan Brown on a walk through Wales. From mountains to marshes and from cities to the seaside – amazing wildlife is all around us. With detailed drawings by Helen Flook on every page, Gwyrdd ein Byd presents a vivid picture of Welsh wildlife – and explains what we can do to protect it.
Ydych chi wedi clywed am y pysgodyn hynafol sy’n byw yn Llyn Tegid? Beth am yr aderyn sy’n nythu mewn tyllau cwningod ar Ynys Sgomer? Ac oeddech chi’n gwybod bod gennym ni fforestydd glaw yma yng Nghymru? I ddysgu mwy am y pethau hyn a llwyth o ffeithiau difyr eraill, dewch am dro drwy Gymru gyda’r naturiaethwr Duncan Brown. O’r môr i’r mynydd ac o’r trefi i’r ffermydd, mae bywyd gwyllt rhyfeddol o’n cwmpas ym mhob man. Gyda darluniau cain gan Helen Flook ar bob tudalen, mae Gwyrdd Ein Byd yn wledd i’r llygaid ac yn cyflwyno gwybodaeth bwysig am natur Cymru – a’r pethau bychain y gallwn ni eu gwneud i’w diogelu.
About the author
Duncan Brown
Duncan Brown was born in Derbyshire and moved to Wales when he was a year old. After gaining a degree in Fine Art from the Norwich School of Art, he worked for three years as an art teacher. Inspired by his upbringing in rural Eryri, he then decided to follow a different path and studied Field Biology at the University of London. Upon returning to Wales, he worked as a nature reserve manager in Gwynedd for almost fifty years and was responsible for various habitats – sand dunes, mountains, marshes and forests. He developed a keen interest in historical ecology and the relationship between nature and people throughout the ages, especially in Wales. Since retiring in 2009, he enjoys collaborating with Twm Elias and others on the Llên Natur project, which brings together the Welsh language, concern for the environment and an interest in nature. He also loves cycling, gardening and cooking.
About the illustrator
Helen Flook
Helen Flook was born in North Wales and graduated from Norwich School of Art with a degree in Graphic Design. She worked over ten years as an archaeologist in Britain and Europe.In 1995 she moved to Canada with her family. During that time, she began working as an author / illustrator, and over the past thirty years has illustrated over a hundred books for publishers worldwide. In 2005 Helen returned to north Wales with her family where she now lives and works in the tiny village of Abergwyngregyn at the base of the Eryri mountains, and close to the sea. Aside from illustrating, her hobbies include quilting, knitting, gardening, yoga and walking.
Alternative formats
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