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Our star species are some of the most interesting birds you may see on your visit to the reserve.
Everyone knows the cuckoo's call. From late April, listen and watch out for them at Arthog Bog, as the adults arrive and start looking for mates. You could see one flying low, similar in shape to a kestrel. | ) |
This elusive warbler returns from Africa in April and May. Listen carefully as you walk through the wetland and you may hear their high-pitched 'reeling' song. |  |
Winter is the time to see lesser redpolls here. Listen for their wheezing, chattering calls from birches and willows as they hang upside down to get at the seeds. |  |
Spring is the time to see male reed buntings at their best at Arthog Bog. They perch in willows within the wet areas of the reserve and sing their simple song. |  |
Siskins are tiny finches not much bigger than blue tits. Like lesser redpolls, they're seed eaters which like to perch on tiny twigs to feed. You could also see them flying around in a flock together |  |
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