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Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve/Dyfi Osprey Project

Mid-Wales  >  United Kingdom

A raised boardwalk leads through reedbeds from the visitor centre to the 360 Hide, from where Halászsas may be watched during spring and summer.

Added* by Axel Kirby
Most recent update 18 május 2023

Description

The reedbeds are typical of the area by the River Dyfi, but the highlight is the virtually guaranteed opportunity to watch Halászsas nest with parents and young.

Details

Access

It's possible to use local bus or to walk from Dyfi Junction train station (do NOT attempt the direct route along the railway track, you will be arrested). The entrance is off the A487 road west of Derwenlas, next to a caravan park. There is an entrance fee for non-members.

On site, access is restricted to level paths and boardwalk.

The postcode is SY20 8SR.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Valley , River , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

Although the boardwalk is level, the viewing platforms on the 360 Tower is accessed via a stair. The top floor contains an information centre with volunteers to help visitors and several scopes and CCTV screens to view the Halászsas nest. There's also an external platform that allows a wider view of the valley.

Apart from the birds, keep an eye open for lizards on the boardwalk and water buffalo in the marsh.

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