Descrizione
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 Alzavola, Fischione and Germano reale. Porciglione are present in winter in considerable numbers, and other regular winter visitors include Beccaccino, Chiurlo maggiore and Pavoncella. Falco pellegrino hunt over the marshes. Breedings birds include Volpoca, Cannaiola, Forapaglie comune, Sterpazzola, Bigiarella and Usignolo di fiume. Herons also breed nearby. You may be very lucky and see a Tarabuso. Check out the “Creek” and “Kingfisher” Hides for ducks, Martin pescatore and Usignolo di fiume , the “Curlew” Hide for Airone cenerino, Chiurlo maggiore and larger gulls. The “Heron or Pentwd” Hide is good for Alzavola, Fischione, Piro piro culbianco, Pettegola and has a good view over the whole marsh.
Dettagli
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 e habitat
Zona umida , Alberi e cespugli sparsi , CannetiCaratteristiche dell’area
Paesaggio apertoPercorso ad anello
SiÈ utile un cannocchiale?
Può essere utileBuona stagione per il BW
Tutto l'annoMiglior periodo per visitare
Primavera , Migrazione autunnale , InvernoPercorso
Sentiero ampio , Sentiero strettoGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FacileModalità di accesso
A piediCapanno/torretta di osservazione
SiInformazioni aggiuntive
Although closer to Cardigan, is also known as 'Cilgerran Wildlife Centre' and 'Welsh Wildlife Centre'.


