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Description
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 Common Teal, Eurasian Wigeon and Mallard. Water Rail are present in winter in considerable numbers, and other regular winter visitors include Common Snipe, Eurasian Curlew and Northern Lapwing. Peregrine Falcon hunt over the marshes. Breedings birds include Common Shelduck, Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Greater Whitethroat, Lesser Whitethroat and Cetti's Warbler. Herons also breed nearby. You may be very lucky and see a Great Bittern. Check out the “Creek” and “Kingfisher” Hides for ducks, Common Kingfisher and Cetti's Warbler , the “Curlew” Hide for Grey Heron, Eurasian Curlew and larger gulls. The “Heron or Pentwd” Hide is good for Common Teal, Eurasian Wigeon, Green Sandpiper, Common Redshank and has a good view over the whole marsh.
Details
Access
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.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , ReedbedsConditions
Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , Autumn migration , WinterRoute
Wide path , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Although closer to Cardigan, is also known as 'Cilgerran Wildlife Centre' and 'Welsh Wildlife Centre'.