ALL ABOUT WHAT'S HAPPENING IN NORTH WALES

EARLY 2026 has been good for birdwatching in North Wales and we have some interesting visitors!

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A Lesser Yellowlegs on the Afon Clwyd in Rhyl;  Surf Scoter amongst the Common Scoter off Colwyn Bay and a Mediterranean Gull giving a fly past here;  Black Redstart at Horton's Nose Rhyl and a Shore Lark on the Great Orme Llandudno.

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If you are planning to come to the area, here are some suggestions for places to visit:

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Rhos Point, Rhos on Sea has the annual gathering of Purple Sandpipers now together with Oystercacher and Turnstones amongst the rocks - all busy as the tide turns.

 

The RSPB Reserve at Cors Ddyga, Pentre Berw Ynys Mon (Anglesey) is now busy with geese, waders, ducks, raptors and much more - well worth a visit as it's easy to get around on well laid paths.

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Llyn Celanedd Reseve (formerly known as The Spinnies) at the mouth of the Afon Ogwen is almost certain to give good views of the "resident" Kingfisher and has comfortable hides although at the time of writing (early February) one is flooded!

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Big Pool Wood at Talacre has a Cetti's Warbler showing itself near one of the hides and here too is a regular Kingfisher.

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If you want to see Red Squirrels, visit the Dingle Reserve at Llangefni Ynys Mon.  This is another delightful area with boardwalks laid to get you around.   Another top squirrel spotting location is Llyn Parc Mawr, Newborough Forest, again on Anglesey which has 60% of Welsh Red Squirrels.

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There is so much more to share about North Wales and its wildlife and landscape so please visit again as the seasons move on and we update this roundup of what to see.

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