Conwy RSPB Reserve
This reserve was created following the construction of the Conwy road tunnel to provide a safe haven for waders at high tide throughout the year.
The reserve has now become the most important site for birdwatchers on the North Wales coast, as lapwings, sedge warblers, reed warblers and water rail come to breed on the wetlands during the spring and summer.
Autumn and winter bring the waders, wild fowl and starlings in the largest such roost in Wales.
Extremely rare birds have also been spotted at the reserve, including the first terek sandpiper ever to be seen in Wales. The bluethroat, black headed wagtail, marsh sandpiper and all three phalaropes have also visited the reserve.
All four hides at the reserve have disabled access, and the visitor centre offers education packs and a nature trail quiz for children.
Reserve and shop open daily 10am-5pm, except Christmas Day. Coffee shop open 10am to 4.30pm (4pm in winter).
Access:
As well as disabled toilet and parking facilities, there is a spare wheelchair on site for the use of visitors. The new flat walk loop has a handrail. Guide dogs are welcome.
Location:
Llandudno Junction, Gwynedd, LL31 9XZ.
Directions:
Off junction 18 of the A55, Llandudno Junction, Conwy.
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clive bird. ellesmere port. what a reserve. the staff are very helpful, a joy to visit even with children, for whom are catered for very well. well worth visiting for atleast a couple of hours. Mon Jun 1 09:33:54 2009
Vicky Taylor, Kinmel Bay Where is the best place to go (near Conwy) and view the swarming starlings with my kids? Fri Oct 12 11:45:07 2007
lewis Weatherly from Chester I have been on a tour of North wales and i cant believe how stunning the scenery is. no need to spend £500 going abroad when you've got the most beautiful place right here in glorious north wales. the reserve is smashing. I didn't know there was so many different species of birds in wales. I have to mention the visitors centre as it was brilliant. How do they fit so much infromation in such a small building. brilliant!!!!! would recommend to anyone. yey Mon Nov 13 09:46:35 2006
Geraint Pillowe The Conwy Bird reserve is a great place to spend an evening. Nothing compares to the sight of a pair of herons taking flight against the backdrop of Conwy Castle as the sun begins to set. I took a baby crow to the reserve once because it had dislocated its beak. They tried to help in the visitor centre, for which I am very grateful. Tue Jun 8 21:17:21 2004
Conwy RSPB Reserve
