Winter moth
One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.
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Chwilio
Water vole
The water vole is under serious threat from habitat loss and predation by the American mink. Found along our waterways, it is similar-looking to the brown rat, but with a blunt nose, small ears…
Gilfach
An old hill farm with glorious views, rich in wildlife and history.
PLEASE NOTE: There are currently grazing cows with calves on site, please be careful and note that some fields and paths…
Salmon at Gilfach
Atlantic salmon can be seen in November at our Gilfach Nature Reserve, at the last stage of an epic journey of thousands of miles as they return to their breeding grounds to lay their eggs.
My water filter
Duncan helps to manage the pockets of peatland at Bell Crag Flow, near Newcastle. The ancient landscapes that he works on are around 10,000 years old. These sites are great for wildlife but they…
Gilfach Car Parking
Information about parking at Gilfach Nature Reserve.
Water pipit
This streaky brown bird is a winter visitor, occasionally found walking around the muddy margins of marshes.
Exploring Gilfach
Explore this spectacular nature reserve tucked away in the heart of Mid Wales.
Gilfach Appeal
We need your help to put Gilfach at the heart of our community. Gilfach Nature Reserve is a well-loved site, integral to the local community and wider landscape. We need your help to raise…
Water scorpion
The water scorpion is not a true scorpion, but it certainly looks like one! An underwater predator, it uses its front pincer-like legs to catch its prey. Its tail actually acts as a kind of '…
Water spider
There are several species of spider that live in our wetlands, but the water spider is the only one that spends its life under the water. In its pond habitats, it looks silvery because of the air…
Water shrew
The large, dark grey water shrew lives mostly in wetland habitats. It's a good swimmer that hunts for aquatic insects and burrows into the banks.