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The Discover Gwynedd is the ideal place for you if you want to discover wildlife in Snowdonia in North Wales as our site provides details of wildlife trails, birdwatching areas and much, much more. We have many people comment on how they have travelled to numerous places around the world looking at wildlife but always enjoy coming back to Gwynedd to enjoy the diversity that stunning wildlife has to offer. If you are looking to enjoy wildlife in Snowdonia, North Wales then here are some details on what you are likely to see in the area.
The Manx Shearwater. Long, straight, slim wings, black on top and white below. This bird breeds in colonies on offshore islands so there is very little chance of rats or other rodents stealing their eggs. Fifty percent of the worlds population of Manx Shearwater can be found here in Wales. They can be seen during the months of February and July when they migrate for the summer.
The atlantic grey seal are great for people looking to discover wildlife along the coastline of Snowdonia, North Wales. These are the largest seals that can be found in the UK. Half the worlds population of grey seals are found around the UK coastline. These are extremely curious creatures so if you get the chance to take a boat out then you will get some great pictures and views of them as they tend to come very close. These can be viewed at just about any time of the year.
Harbour Porpoises can be seen all year round in the waters in Gwynedd, but they are most prominent during the summer months. These are the smallest of their kind and are known for having harmony with tidal races and currents that you typically see along the Snowdonia coastline.
Gorse scrub is found in many places around Snowdonia North Wales. Wherever the soil is light and is free draining you are more than likely to see this. It has bright yellow flowers which smell of coconut and it is very important to birds and invertebrates.
For more information on wildlife in Snowdonia North Wales just click on the wildlife link at the top and use the map to plot locations of where to visit. You will find this site has a wealth of information concerning everything in Gwynedd.
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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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