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Talley Lakes

Wales  >  United Kingdom

Local nature reserve of 26 hectares with two lakes, possibly created by monks from the abbey.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 12 april 2023
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Description

Wildfowl, grebes, waders, flycatchers and warblers breed or overwinter at Talley Lakes. rjavka, rjavovrati ponirek, kobiličar and ovratniška črnica all seen recently. There is a hide between the two lakes. The nearby river Cothi has povodni kos and siva pastirica.

Details

Access

7 miles north of Llandeilo on B4302 Llanybyther/Lampeter road. Turn left in Talley village, park near Abbey. No public transport nearby.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Agriculture , Lake

Conditions

High water possible

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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Map

Top 5 birds

mali labod
1. mali labod
(Cygnus columbianus bewickii)
zvonec
2. zvonec
(Bucephala clangula)
rjavi lunj
3. rjavi lunj
(Circus aeruginosus)
lesna sova
4. lesna sova
(Strix aluco)
vodomec
5. vodomec
(Alcedo atthis)

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