Coedmor National Nature Reserve

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Overview

The Coedmor NNR near Cilgerran was established to protect the ancient sessile oak woodland which clings to the steep banks of the lower reaches of the River Teifi. The humid nature of the woods make them a Mecca for mosses, ferns and more than 200 species of lichens. The reserve hosts a wide variety of birdlife, especially summer visitors such as redstart, pied flycatcher and spotted flycatcher. Coedmor is also a good place to hear the great spotted woodpecker, and if you are lucky you may also hear cuckoos. In quieter, shallow parts of the river, grey herons hunt for food. Another special feature of the reserve is its otters. It is unusual to see these shy creatures during the day, but when the river is low, look out for their footprints in muddy margins of the river. Coedmor is also a haven for bats, which roost in the wooded, rocky gorges.

Location

Cilgerran

About the area

The name ‘Ceredigion’ takes a bit of explanation. The town of Cardigan gives its name to the surrounding bay, but the county now uses the Welsh word for Cardiganshire – Ceredigion, pronounced with a ‘dig’.

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Coedmor National Nature Reserve

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