Wales · five wildlife sites
Nature reserves & wildlife sites in Blaenau Gwent
Explore these places for wildlife in Blaenau Gwent. Seasonal notes suggest when to look; sightings are not guaranteed.
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Silent Valley
Near Cwm, near Ebbw Vale
- Habitat
- Ancient beech woodland grading into hillside heathland and grassland.
- Wildlife to look for
- Raven, redstart (spring–summer), grayling butterfly (summer), common lizard (warmer months).
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Parc Bryn Bach Local Nature Reserve
Near Princetown, near Tredegar
- Habitat
- A large freshwater lake surrounded by grassland, heathland and woodland.
- Wildlife to look for
- Red kite, skylark (especially spring–summer), palmate newt (breeding in water in spring), hedgehog (mainly nocturnal, spring–autumn).
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Parc Nant-y-Waun Local Nature Reserve
Near Brynmawr and Nantyglo
- Habitat
- Former industrial ponds set among marshy grassland, mire and young native woodland.
- Wildlife to look for
- Mute swan, coot, willow warbler (spring–summer), wigeon (winter).
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Beaufort Hill Ponds and Woodlands
Near Beaufort, near Ebbw Vale
- Habitat
- Former reservoirs surrounded by wet heath, marsh, grassland and developing woodland.
- Wildlife to look for
- Skylark (especially spring–summer), reed bunting, little grebe, tufted duck.
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Cwmtillery Lakes Local Nature Reserve
Near Cwmtillery, near Abertillery
- Habitat
- Freshwater lakes bordered by regenerating woodland and heathy valley slopes.
- Wildlife to look for
- Little grebe, grey heron, moorhen, green woodpecker.