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A wildlife haven in the heart of Wales

Ynys-hir

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Top things to do in Spring

  1. Marvel at the birdsong in our oak woodland
  2. Enjoy the sight and scent of thousands of bluebells
  3. Watch out for lapwings displaying around their nesting grounds

Top things to do in Summer

  1. See dragonflies hunting their insect prey
  2. Otters at large! See if you can spot one on a pond or the river
  3. Enjoy the peace of a woodland walk. Bring a picnic!

Top things to do in Autumn

  1. Will you see a hen harrier hunting out on the saltmarsh?
  2. Watch out for geese and ducks as they prepare to spend the winter here
  3. See our marvellous trees at their autumnal best

Top things to do in Winter

  1. Track down our elusive white-fronted geese, which migrate here from Greenland
  2. See birds swarming around our giant feeder
  3. After a walk, have a hot drink and a warm-up in front of our cosy log burner

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  • Osprey from Ynys-hir
  • Great white egret
  • Small copper butterfly
  • September view at Ynys-hir
  • Barn owls
  • Greater water boatman
  • Brown hawker dragonfly
  • Southern hawker dragonflies mating

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Map of Ynys-hir

Map of Ynys-hir

1.29Mb, PDF

Date: 10 December 2010

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Map of Ynys-hir (Cymraeg)

Map of Ynys-hir (Cymraeg)

651Kb, PDF

Date: 18 February 2011

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WildSquare Bingo

WildSquare Bingo

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Date: 21 June 2010

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