Descripción
Teifi Marshes reserve is situated on the floor of the wide pre-glacial channel left by the former course of the Teifi and now occupied by the river Piliau, which meanders through the marshes in a narrow but deceptively deep cut. A range of habitats is supported, from open pasture and well wooded hedgerows, through Alder and Willow carr, freshwater marsh with open pools and reedbeds to tidal mudbanks. Flooding is extensive in winter, when the area attracts large numbers of wildfowl, notably Cerceta Común, Silbón Europeo and Ánade azulón. Rascón Europeo are present in winter in considerable numbers, and other regular winter visitors include Agachadiza común, Zarapito Real and Avefría Europea. Halcón Peregrino hunt over the marshes. Breedings birds include Tarro Blanco, Carricero Común, Carricerín Común, Curruca Zarcera, Curruca Zarcerilla and Cetia Ruiseñor. Herons also breed nearby. You may be very lucky and see a Avetoro Común. Check out the “Creek” and “Kingfisher” Hides for ducks, Martín Pescador Común and Cetia Ruiseñor , the “Curlew” Hide for Garza Real, Zarapito Real and larger gulls. The “Heron or Pentwd” Hide is good for Cerceta Común, Silbón Europeo, Andarríos Grande, Archibebe Común and has a good view over the whole marsh.
Detalles
Accesso
Parking is available in the Visitor Centre car park on the southern side of the reserve (SN186448). Follow the signs out of Cardigan towards Cilgerran. On entering the village a left turn gives access to the Teifi Marshes Reserve along the old railway line. Look out for Sika Deer in the fields on the right. There is also pedestrian or cycle access from Cardigan along the riverside path from the Old Cardigan Bridge. The Visitor Information Centre on the reserve has a gift-shop and café. There is a circular walk around the marshes (the Otter Trail) with 6 hides. The Otter Trail takes about 1 ½ hours to walk, heading from the Centre / car park along the old railway line.
Terreno y habitat
Humedal , Árboles y arbustos dispersos , CañizosCondiciones
Paisaje abiertoCamino circular
Sí¿Se necesita telescopio?
Puede ser útilBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Todo el añoMejor momento para visitar
Primavera , Migración de otoño , InviernoRuta
Camino ancho , Camino estrechoCamino difícil de andar
FácilAccesible vía
A pieEscondite de observación / plataforma
SíInformación extra
Although closer to Cardigan, is also known as 'Cilgerran Wildlife Centre' and 'Welsh Wildlife Centre'.


