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Merthyr Mawr Nature Reserve

Bridgend  >  United Kingdom

Sand dunes, wooded areas, beach and a small river estuary. Good range of species in winter and summer, with passage waders and raptors.

Added* by Scott Squires
Most recent update 8 december 2021
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Description

Set on the South Wales coast, Merthyr Mawr Nature Reserve is home to the highest dune in Wales, known as the Big Dipper. There are also grasslands, saltmarsh, beach and woods within the reserve. Recent highlights include: pobrežník krivozobý, šabliarka modronohá, pobrežník morský, kaňa sivá, haja červená, jastrab veľký, kaňa popolavá, ľabtuška vrchovská, králik ohnivohlavý, penica popolavá and hrdlička poľná.

Details

Access

Park in Newton village in Porthcawl and walk through the dunes and along the beach (high disturbance on weekends). Also drive along the B4524 toward Ogmore by Sea. Visit the high tide wader roost at Newton Point in winter. Allow a half day at least to explore.

Terrain and Habitat

Dunes , Sea , River , Beach , Mud flats , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Sandy , High water possible , Open landscape , Hilly , Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Winter

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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