Reserves and speciesTraeth Glaslyn

Traeth Glaslyn

Posted by northwales
2011-05-03 14:18

A large estuarine site to the east of Porthmadog, part of the Glaslyn Marshes SSSI. It is especially interesting because it provides a good example of seral succession - the habitat changes from brackish open water, through mudflats, marshes and wet grassland to damp alder carr. Excellent views of estuarine birds can be had throughout the year, particularly good for winter wildfowl.

Reserve details
Trust: 
North Wales Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk
Size: 
36.10
Short Description: 
A good place to see estuarine birds throughout the year with a range of habitats from open water to woodland
Smartphone Description: 
Traeth Glaslyn is a large estuarine site to the east of Porthmadog, best viewed from the birdhide by the Porthmadog cob.
Location
Address: 
1.5 miles east of Porthmadog at the eastern end of the Rebecca Toll
Town: 
Porthmadog
County: 
Gwynedd
Grid ref: 
SH 592 385
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access: 
Permit required
Access info: 
Contact the Trust
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Park on roadside near entrance
Walking information: 
Often wet and prone to flooding at high tide
Grazing animals: 
yes
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
North Wales Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01248 351541
Reserve email address: 
nwwt@wildlifetrustswales.org
Photos
Photo: 
Traeth Glaslyn
Species: 
Curlew
Redshank
Teal
Wigeon
Otter
Polecat
Shelduck
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve