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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,…

Species

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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Glossy ibis

This glossy wading bird is a scarce visitor to the UK, though records have become more common in recent decades.

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Great grey shrike

This large shrike visits the UK in small numbers each year, passing through on migration or spending the winter here.

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Ragworm

The ragworm is highly common on our shores, though rarely seen except by the fishermen that dig them up for bait.

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Scotch argus

As the name suggests, this beautiful brown butterfly is most common in Scotland, though it can also be seen in northern England.

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Wryneck

This well-camouflaged woodpecker used to be a common breeding bird in Britain, but is now only likely to be seen passing through on migration.

Nature Reserve

Rhos Marion

Rhos Marion is made up of eight pasture fields enclosed by large banks and hedgerows. These hedgerows are characteristic of Southern Ceredigion and Northern Carmarthenshire and are mostly of…

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Herring gull

The herring gull is the typical 'seagull' of our seaside resorts, though our coastal populations have declined in recent decades.

Species

Wood white

This dainty white butterfly is now only found in a few parts of Britain, where it flutters slowly through woodland clearings.