About the event

North Wales Wildlife Trust intends to restore nature on 450 acres of land near Clynnog Fawr at Bryn Ifan for the benefit of people and wildlife. Part of this process is to know what already lives there.

Why not join us for the day and help us count as many species of animals and plants as we can? We’ll be joined by wildlife broadcaster, author, and ornithologist Iolo Williams and the North Wales local environmental record centre, Cofnod.

What wildlife might I see there?

At the moment we need more information about the wildlife using the land. Our priority is to find out more. The area we know best is the wetland Site of Special Scientific Interest Cord y Wlad, which supports butterflies including rare marsh fritillary, narrow-bordered bee hawk moth, grasshopper warbler, and a wide range of wetland plants. We know skylark and meadow pipit are breeding on the upland areas. We understand the lowlands the least but we know hare, otter, and barn owl may be found.

Itinerary

Arrive pre-10am

10-10.30 refreshments and Intro

10-30-11-30 Walk and recording with Iolo Williams

11-30 – 12.30 Open Moth Traps

12-30-13.30 Lunch

13:30 – 14:30 Walk and recording with Iolo Williams

14:30 – 16:00 General recording and Mop up.