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 huhtikuu 2023

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Description

Wildfowl, grebes, waders, flycatchers and warblers breed or overwinter at Talley Lakes. lapasotka, härkälintu, pensassirkkalintu and amerikantukkasotka all seen recently. There is a hide between the two lakes. The nearby river Cothi has koskikara and virtavästäräkki.

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

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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Top 5 birds

1. pikkujoutsen
(Cygnus columbianus bewickii)

2. telkkä
(Bucephala clangula)

3. ruskosuohaukka
(Circus aeruginosus)

4. lehtopöllö
(Strix aluco)

5. kuningaskalastaja
(Alcedo atthis)

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