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If you are interested in bird watching in Gwynedd then you will find the Discover Gwynedd site an invaluable resource for finding the different birds that can be seen in different places around the county.
On our site you will find an interactive map which allows you to choose items that interest you and then the map will show you the locations, click on the locations and you will get further details on what you can see and do in the area. Also the links provide details on birds that can be spotted. Read on to find details on some of the places to visit in Gwynedd and the birds that can be found in the area.
Dudley Park is a Local Nature Reserve, on the lower slopes of Moel Smytho, and is a good all-round site for wildlife. It has a picnic area and there are long and short circular walks available. Many familiar woodland and garden birds use the park, but those of special note include Redstart and Pied Flycatcher (both summer visitors). Green Woodpecker may be heard in the area. The invertebrate interest includes butterflies, such as Gatekeeper, Speckled Wood, Meadow Brown and Small Tortoiseshell.
Padarn Country Park covers much of Llyn Padarn and a good deal of the woodland on the northern shore. It is easily accessible and contains a wide range of attractions. The lake itself is an excellent place to see Goosander towards the northern end, Cormorant, Coot and small numbers of duck, including Tufted and Pochard. It holds one of only a very few populations of Arctic Char in Wales, a glacial relict species related to trout and salmon that survives in only the deepest and coldest lakes. The woodland is dominated by Sessile Oak, rising up dramatically above the lake. Rowan, Holly and Hazel occur in the understorey, with occasional areas of Downy Birch. The woodland is ungrazed and so has a well-developed field layer, including Bell Heather, Bilberry and Greater Woodrush.
Cors y Sarnau is a secluded wetland lying along a narrow valley. Over 30 species of bird have been recorded. Regulars include Tree and Meadow Pipit, Goldcrest, Redpoll and Grasshopper and Sedge Warblers (summer visitors). Plants of note include: Cranberry, the insectivorous Round-leaved Sundew and the wonderfully coloured Bog Asphodel.
This is just a small sample of the huge number of places that there are to visit here. So if you are interested in bird watching in Gwynedd then this site aims to be as of much help to you as possible. Not only will you find what different birds can be seen you can also find places of interest, places to eat and so much more. You can use this site as a one-stop-shop for discovering Gwynned.
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Cwm Idwal, a National Nature Reserve in the Snowdonia mountains is a fantastic introduction to glacial geology. A well-marked route takes you into the heather-clad upland world of the raven, with arctic alpine plants, fast-flowing streams frequented by dipper, and the sheer scale and grandeur of its icescraped amphitheatre. At the end of the summer an on-site event will give you the chance to see Cwm Idwal as you've never seen it before. This will be followed in the autumn by local showings of a specially commissioned film celebrating Cwm Idwal, with music by local musician Gwilym Morus.
Gwaith Powdwr nature reserve (81 acres), on the Dwyryd estuary is a gateway to the hanging oak woodlands of the Vale of Ffestiniog. Gnarled and ancient trees clad with mosses, liverworts and lichens support pied flycatchers and redstarts, while the rivers and streams are home to otters and sewin (sea trout). Along with activities and workshops throughout the summer, a wildlife and art festival celebrating our local woodlands and rivers will be held at Gwaith Powdwr towards the end of July.
To get a real feel for the Gwynedd sea and coast, one of the best places to visit is Uwchmynydd. Standing on the headland at the very tip of the Llŷn, you are in no doubt about the power of the sea, the resilience of the cliffs, and the value of the coastal heaths for key birds such as the chough and stonechat. What is hard to grasp is the richness of the awe-inspiring wildlife that lives beneath the waves. Discover Gwynedd will give you a glimpse of the under-seascapes, through rock-pooling, boat trips to offshore islands, innovative marine wildlife information, and a special celebration of the sea in mid August.
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