Y Foryd nature reserve
Ifor Williams of Llanfaglan suggested the inclusion of Traeth y Foryd, near Caernarfon.
Y Foryd nature reserve is a partially enclosed bay to the south-west of Caernarfon, on the Menai Straits. About 250 hectares of intertidal sand and mud habitats are exposed at low tide - an important feeding place for many native and migratory birds.
During winter the whole area, including a salt marsh south of the bay, is alive with a wide variety of ducks and waders including flocks of widgeon, plus shellducks, oystercatchers, curlews and lapwing, and a sprinkling of other species such as ringed plover, redshank, greenshank.
The public can use a bird watching hide on the south-eastern flank of the bay: to use this hide contact the Countryside Wardens Office on 01286 679281.
Opening times:
At all times.
Access:
No special provision, but the ground is relatively flat throughout.
Location:
On the coastline at Llanfaglan, round to Morfa Dinlle, south-west of Caernarfon and opposite Newborough Warren.
Directions:
You can reach Y Foryd from the A487 just south of Caernarfon or from the A499 near Llandwrog - follow the brown and white nature reserve signs.
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Marcella Branagan, Bangor I discovered this place last winter and have been compelled to return numerous times since. There is a whole host of birds to see. Along the rocky shore the charismatic Turnstones are a treat to watch, while the calls of the Curlews and Oystercatchers can be heard all around. Definitely a place to lift your heart in the dull winter months. Tue Jun 12 09:46:16 2007
Y Foryd nature reserve
