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Bwlch Nant yr Arian

Mid-Wales  >  United Kingdom

A forestry reserve with lakes, hills and forest, known for Red Kite, owned by Natural Resources Wales.

Added* by Axel Kirby
Most recent update 25 February 2020

Description

This area has been home to the last resident native population of Red Kite, supported by some farmers. There is a daily feeding of these birds at 2pm in winter (GMT) and 3pm in summer (BST), when scores gather in anticipation and then swoop down when the feed is available.

At the visitor centre, the feeding station attracts local passerines and others are visible in trees and on the lake.

Details

Access

The site and its large car park (for which there is a charge) is adjacent to the A44 road. Within the reserve, there are paved paths and other tracks for more adventurous walks.

The postcode is SY23 3AB.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Mountain , Lake , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Valley , Reedbeds

Conditions

Hilly , Rocky , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Summer

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

The visitor centre is open from 10am to 5pm seven days a week (except Christmas day, Boxing day and New Year's day).

The café is open from 10am to 5pm seven days a week (except Christmas day, Boxing day and New Year's day). Hot food is served between 10am and 3pm daily.

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