Wales · five wildlife sites

Nature reserves & wildlife sites in Newport

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

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Newport Wetlands National Nature Reserve

Near Nash.

Habitat: Extensive reedbeds, freshwater lagoons, wet grassland and estuarine mudflats support wetland wildlife.
Wildlife to look for: Bearded tit, bittern (elusive), marsh harrier, avocet (especially spring–summer at Goldcliff), starling (autumn–winter murmurations).

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Near Penhow.

Habitat: Ancient broadleaved woodland covers limestone hills, with public access through Coed Wen.
Wildlife to look for: Pied flycatcher (spring–summer), redstart (spring–summer), treecreeper, great spotted woodpecker.

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Near Pye Corner, near Nash.

Habitat: Marshy meadows and flower-rich grassland are crossed by traditional drainage ditches.
Wildlife to look for: Shrill carder bee (late spring–summer), marbled white butterfly (summer), grass snake (warmer months), Cetti’s warbler.

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Near Newport, in the Allt-yr-Yn area.

Habitat: Ancient woodland, wildflower meadows and ponds lie beside the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
Wildlife to look for: Kingfisher, grass snake (warmer months), emperor dragonfly (summer), six-spot burnet moth (summer).

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Near Peterstone Wentlooge.

Habitat: Saltmarsh, tidal pools and extensive mudflats border the Severn Estuary.
Wildlife to look for: Curlew (especially autumn–winter), dunlin (passage and winter), redshank (especially autumn–winter), teal (winter), wigeon (winter).