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Dowrog Common Nature Reserve

Pembrokeshire  >  United Kingdom

Nature reserve with a mosaic of wet and dry heath, fen, and shallow pools, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Adicionado* por Dave Soons
Ultima atualização 1 dezembro 2025

Descrição

Dowrog Common is a 101-hectare nature reserve in north Pembrokeshire, managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. It’s a mosaic of wet and dry heath, fen, and shallow pools, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its rare plants, insects, and birdlife. The reserve lies in the upper reaches of the River Alun, just outside St Davids. The wet heathlands are dotted with bog pools, drier heaths with gorse and heather, and fen areas rich in sedges. Over 350 species of flowering plants have been recorded here, including the Lesser Butterfly Orchid and other rarities. The open heath and pools also attract many dragonflies and butterflies. Otters regularly visit the site.

Almost 80 bird species have been recorded. Tartaranhão-azulado roost on site. Coruja-do-nabal and Esmerilhão are regular winter visitors. Marrequinha-comum, and Pato-trombeteiro can be seen in winter along with Narceja-comum and Frango-d'água, particulary around Dowrog Pool (1). The wetland areas also support breeding Felosa-malhada, Escrevedeira-dos-caniços and Felosa-dos-juncos. Other birds that can be observed include Cuco-canoro, Tarambola-dourada, Cartaxo-comum, Petinha-dos-prados and Papa-amoras-comum.

Detalhes

Acesso

Dowrog Common lies just outside St Davids in north Pembrokeshire. From St Davids, head east on the A487 and then take the minor road toward Whitchurch. There is a small off-road parking area by the cattle grid at the entrance. Press P on the map for directions to the parking spot. Public transport links include the Puffin Shuttle and Celtic Coaster buses from St Davids.

A minor road runs through the reserve. Visitors should note that the terrain is often very wet, so waterproof footwear is essential.

Terreno e Habitat

Zonas húmidas , Pequeno lago

Condições

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