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Nature reserves
From the Great Orme in the north to the Mawddach Valley in the south, we really are spoilt for choice when it comes to nature reserves.
  • Find out what the BBC Two Springwatch team got up to and what they saw when they filmed at some of our reserves.
  • Cemlyn
    Arctic tern This major Anglesey attraction brings in the terns and numerous other species.
    Conwy RSPB Reserve
    Swan This estuarine haven for birdwatchers has plenty of visitor facilities.
    Llyn Alaw
    Llyn Alaw Birdwatching and fishing are popular activities at this Anglesey reservoir.
    Mawddach Valley
    Willow buds The RSPB has two reserves here in Penmaenpool, near Dolgellau.
    Penrhos Nature Reserve
    Herring gull Walks amid a varied habitat of ponds, woods and estuary.
    South Stack Cliffs
    Razorbill A spectacular setting with great facilities for cliff-top birdwatching.
    Valley Wetlands
    Water rail Reed-fringed lakes provide the habitat for this small RSPB reserve.
    Bardsey Island
    Barsdey Island Take a trip across the sea to visit one of our most remote reserves.
    Llyn Parc Mawr
    Malltraeth Cob Many species of birds roost at this Anglesey site every year.
    Gwaith Powdwr
    Gwaith Powdwr pendulum shed by David Woodfall Nature is taking over at this former explosives factory site.
    Dingle nature reserve
    Sculpture at the dingle reserve Discover the newly-opened nature reserve in the heart of Llangefni.
    Cwm Idwal
    Moss at Cwm Idwal This spot is a mecca for both climbers and naturalists.
    Coed y Brenin
    Fir tree State-of-the-art visitor centre, bike trails and walks in the forest.
    Menai Strait
    Menai Strait and Suspension Bridge This channel is a proposed marine nature reserve.
    Newborough Warren
    Llanddwyn Lighthouse Find the evidence of volcanic activity on Anglesey.
    Cors Goch
    Cors Goch by Damian Hughes Orchids and snakes are among the star attractions at this Anglesey site.
    Snowdon
    Snowdon's Crib Goch ridge Our highest mountain is also a national nature reserve.
    Abercorris
    Holly An old broad-leaved woodland provides a haven for wildlife.
    The Spinnies
    Oystercatcher Birds flock to this haven where the Ogwen meets the Menai Strait.
    Y Foryd
    Redshank Beautiful bay with a wealth of birdlife on the mudflats at low tide.
    Coed Cyrnol
    Church Island A great place for spotting waders on the shores of the Menai Strait.
    Coed Llyn Mair
    Otter sculpture Take a walk in the woods, setting off from the Ffestiniog Railway line.
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