Teifi Marshes, also home to the Welsh Wildlife Centre is located on the base of a pre-glacial channel that was originally carved by the river Teifi, but is now occupied by the river Piliau. It supports a wide range of habitats, from open pasture land and hedgerows, to Alder and Willow Carr. You’ll find open pools with reedbeds in freshwater marsh as well as tidal mudbanks. Water Buffalo graze the site all year round.
Teifi Marshes
Flooding is often extensive during the winter months. At this time of the year you will find large numbers of wildfowl that include Teal, Wigeon and Mallard. Water Rail can also be found in considerable numbers along with Snipe, Curlew and Lapwing. Falcons can sometimes be seen hunting over the marshes.
Breedings Birds
Reed, Sedge and Cetti’s Warblers, Whitethroats, Shelduck, Moorhen and Herons.
Fish
Lamprey, Stickleback, Mullets, Eel, Sewin and Salmon.
Amphibians and Reptiles
Frogs, Toad, Grass Snakes and Adders.
Insects
Dragonflies include Emperor, Broad-bodied Chaser, Southern Hawker and Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly.
Other Species
Otters, Mink, Water Shrews, Sika and Red Deer.
Nature Trails
There are four trails here at the reserve. The “Badger Trail” (0.5 miles), Gorge Trail (0.8 miles), Squirrel Trail (0.8miles) and the Otter Trail (1.75 miles). Half of the otter trail is accessible by wheelchair and cycles. The Badger and Gorge trails are also wheelchair friendly.
Additional Information
You will find numerous picnic areas and nature hideouts dotted throughout the reserve as well as an Adventure Playground for the children. The Wildlife Centre also has a cafe and gift shop. The reserve is open all year round with the visitor centre open from April to December. Admission to the reserve is free, although a car parking charge of a few pounds is payable on arrival.