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Whimbrel

The whimbrel is very similar to the curlew, but a little smaller and with a striking face pattern. Its eerie call is a series of seven whistles; listen out for it around the coast as its passes…

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Common rosefinch

The common rosefinch is a rare visitor to the UK, usually passing through in autumn.

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King diving beetle

Britain's largest 'diving beetle' is an impressive creature, though it's not easy to find.

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Nature Reserve Etiquette

Our nature reserves are a refuge for wildlife, one which must be preserved for the prosperity of the species which call it home. Diverse flora and fauna provide essential ecosystem resources, such…

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Yellow-browed warbler

This charming little warbler is an increasingly common sight in autumn, when migrants pass through the UK.

Nature Reserve

Cae Eglwys Nature Reserve

This reserve is a good example of a traditional wildflower meadow, a rare habitat in these days of intensively managed farmland where large quantities of both fertiliser and grazing animals are…

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Scarlet tiger

This beautiful moth is often found resting on leaves, though it does also fly during the day.

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Black-winged stilt

This elegant wading bird is a rare visitor to the UK, though occasionally one or two of pairs will nest here.

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Wood sandpiper

This wading bird is mainly a visitor on its spring and autumn migration, though a small number nest in Scotland.

Habitat

Coniferous plantation

Dark and brooding from a distance, the strong geometric lines and monotonous rows of uniformly sized trees can jar the eye and seem devoid of wildlife. But venture within and open ride edges,…