Wales · five wildlife sites

Nature reserves & wildlife sites in Conwy

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

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RSPB Conwy

Near Llandudno Junction

Habitat: Shallow lagoons, reedbeds, grassland and scrub beside the Conwy Estuary.
Wildlife to look for: Little egret, little grebe, teal (especially autumn–winter), starling (winter dusk murmurations).

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Near Craigside, Llandudno

Habitat: Limestone grassland and scrub on the Little Orme above coastal cliffs.
Wildlife to look for: Chough, peregrine, fulmar (especially spring–summer), grayling butterfly (summer).

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Near Bryn Pydew, near Llandudno Junction

Habitat: Limestone pavement and flower-rich grassland interspersed with woodland.
Wildlife to look for: Glow-worm (midsummer nights), common blue butterfly (late spring–summer), brown argus butterfly (late spring–summer), goldcrest.

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Near Llanrhychwyn, near Trefriw

Habitat: Open water, acidic fen and bog surrounded by heathland within Gwydir Forest.
Wildlife to look for: Keeled skimmer dragonfly (summer), emperor dragonfly (summer), cuckoo (spring–early summer), nightjar (summer dusk).

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Near Llandudno

Habitat: Steep limestone grassland and maritime heath on the western slopes of the Great Orme.
Wildlife to look for: Chough, kestrel, silver-studded blue butterfly (early summer), glow-worm (summer nights).