Wales · five wildlife sites
Nature reserves & wildlife sites in Flintshire
Explore these places for wildlife in Flintshire. Seasonal notes suggest when to look; sightings are not guaranteed.
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Ddôl Uchaf Nature Reserve
Near Afonwen.
- Habitat
- Woodland, grassland and ponds occupy a former quarry beside the River Wheeler.
- Wildlife to look for
- Great crested newt (breeding in ponds in spring), grass snake (warmer months), nuthatch, tawny owl (mainly nocturnal).
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Coed y Felin Nature Reserve
Near Hendre.
- Habitat
- Ancient broadleaved woodland, wet woodland and flower-rich grassland surround old quarry workings.
- Wildlife to look for
- Pied flycatcher (spring–summer), jay, tawny owl (mainly nocturnal).
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Big Pool Wood Nature Reserve
Near Gronant.
- Habitat
- Wet woodland surrounds a freshwater pool fringed with reeds.
- Wildlife to look for
- Reed warbler (spring–summer), water rail (elusive), reed bunting, southern hawker dragonfly (summer–early autumn).
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Maes y Grug Nature Reserve
Near Alltami.
- Habitat
- Ponds, marshy grassland and broadleaved woodland occupy a restored former colliery.
- Wildlife to look for
- Great crested newt (breeding in ponds in spring), grass snake (warmer months), common lizard (warmer months), broad-bodied chaser dragonfly (late spring–summer).
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Llwyni Valley Nature Reserve
Near Connah’s Quay.
- Habitat
- A wooded stream valley connects ponds, meadows and hedgerows.
- Wildlife to look for
- Great crested newt (breeding in ponds in spring), great spotted woodpecker, redwing (autumn–winter), badger (mainly nocturnal).