Wales · five wildlife sites

Nature reserves & wildlife sites in Pembrokeshire

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

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Skomer Island

Near Marloes; boat access from Martin’s Haven.

Habitat: A seabird island with coastal cliffs, maritime grassland and heath.
Wildlife to look for: Puffin (mid-April–July), razorbill (April–mid-July), guillemot (April–mid-July), Manx shearwater (April–September; returns to its burrow after dark), grey seal.

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Near St Davids; boat access from St Justinians.

Habitat: A rugged island with tall sea cliffs, coastal heath and short grassland.
Wildlife to look for: Chough, peregrine falcon, grey seal (pupping in late summer–autumn).

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Near Cardigan; road access via Cilgerran.

Habitat: Freshwater marsh, reedbeds, pools and wet woodland meet the tidal Teifi estuary.
Wildlife to look for: Otter (elusive), teal (especially winter), water rail (especially winter), reed warbler (spring–summer), emperor dragonfly (summer).

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Near Felindre Farchog.

Habitat: Ancient oak woodland with sheltered streams, wet hollows and a rich understorey.
Wildlife to look for: Hazel dormouse (rarely seen), barbastelle bat (warmer months, after dark), silver-washed fritillary butterfly (summer), wood warbler (spring–summer), woodcock (winter).

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Near Rhodiad-y-Brenin, near St Davids.

Habitat: Wet and dry heath surrounds seasonal pools, fen and riverside marsh.
Wildlife to look for: Marsh fritillary butterfly (May–June), hairy dragonfly (late spring–early summer), hen harrier (winter), merlin (winter), sedge warbler (spring–summer).