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Nature reserves & wildlife sites in Carmarthenshire

Explore these places for wildlife in Carmarthenshire. Seasonal notes suggest when to look; sightings are not guaranteed.

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Gwenffrwd-Dinas

Near Ystradffin, near Rhandirmwyn

Habitat: Oak and alder woodland along fast-flowing rivers, with upland grassland and moorland above.
Wildlife to look for: Pied flycatcher (spring–summer), redstart (spring–summer), dipper, grey wagtail, red kite.

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Near Llwynhendy, Llanelli

Habitat: Coastal freshwater lagoons, reedbeds and grazing marsh adjoining the Burry Inlet saltmarsh.
Wildlife to look for: Black-tailed godwit (especially autumn–winter), spoonbill (visiting birds; timing varies), lapwing, kingfisher, otter (elusive).

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Near Llandeilo

Habitat: Ancient parkland and woodland with veteran trees, ponds and River Tywi floodplain wetlands.
Wildlife to look for: Fallow deer (managed park herd; autumn rut), great spotted woodpecker, green woodpecker, teal (winter).

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Near Carmel and Pant-y-llyn, near Llandeilo

Habitat: Ancient woodland, flower-rich grassland and limestone quarries surrounding a seasonal lake.
Wildlife to look for: Treecreeper, great spotted woodpecker, redstart (spring–summer), common toad (spring breeding migration).

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Near Pembrey, near Burry Port

Habitat: Growing coastal sand dunes, flower-rich dune grassland and adjoining saltmarsh.
Wildlife to look for: Small blue butterfly (late spring–summer), marbled white butterfly (summer), brown-banded carder bee (summer).