Wales · five wildlife sites
Nature reserves & wildlife sites in Wrexham
Explore these places for wildlife in Wrexham. Seasonal notes suggest when to look; sightings are not guaranteed.
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Minera Quarry
Near Minera.
- Habitat
- A former limestone quarry supports exposed cliffs, flower-rich grassland, scrub and regenerating woodland.
- Wildlife to look for
- Peregrine falcon, raven, grayling butterfly (summer), redstart (spring–summer), brown long-eared bat (warmer months, after dark).
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Marford Quarry
Near Marford.
- Habitat
- A former sand and gravel quarry contains bare sandy ground, grassland, scrub and woodland.
- Wildlife to look for
- Green woodpecker, jay, sparrowhawk, purple hairstreak butterfly (summer), slow-worm (warmer months).
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Stryt Las
Near Johnstown.
- Habitat
- Ponds, grassland and woodland provide breeding and sheltering habitat for amphibians.
- Wildlife to look for
- Great crested newt (spring–early summer in ponds), smooth newt (spring–early summer in ponds), palmate newt (spring–early summer in ponds), common frog (especially spring).
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Aberderfyn
Near Johnstown.
- Habitat
- Small ponds sit within meadow, grassland, scrub and planted trees.
- Wildlife to look for
- Great crested newt (spring–early summer in ponds), common toad (especially spring), bullfinch, redwing (autumn–winter), swallow (spring–summer).
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Brandie Brook — visits by appointment only
Near Johnstown.
- Habitat
- Ponds, rough grassland and hedgerows occupy a former industrial site.
- Wildlife to look for
- Great crested newt (spring–early summer in ponds), palmate newt (spring–early summer in ponds), common frog (especially spring), bullfinch, redwing (autumn–winter).