Ynys-hir RSPB reserve, Nature reserve near Dyfi estuary in Ceredigion, Wales
The reserve encompasses 550 hectares of diverse environments, from coastal mudflats and salt marshes to oak woodlands and hillside areas along the Welsh coast.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds established this reserve in 1970 after purchasing the land from a private estate owner.
The name Ynys-hir comes from Welsh language meaning 'long island', referring to a wooded ridge that was previously surrounded by marsh areas.
Seven observation hides and multiple walking paths allow visitors to watch various bird species, including lapwings, redshanks, and little egrets throughout the year.
The reserve served as the filming location for BBC's Springwatch television program from 2011 to 2013, showcasing its natural diversity to national audiences.
Location: Ceredigion
Inception: 1970
Website: http://rspb.org.uk/discoverandenjoynature/seenature/reserves/guide/y/ynys-hir
GPS coordinates: 52.54670,-3.94516
Latest update: March 7, 2025 12:04
Dyfi Osprey Project
3.1 km
Glandyfi Castle
1.2 km
Aberdyfi Castle
935 m
Dyfi Furnace
1 km
Dyfi Estuary Mudflats
3.8 km
Cors Dyfi nature reserve
3.1 km
Frongoch quarry
2.2 km
Coed Cwm Cletwr
4.6 km
Ynyshir Hall
214 m
St Michael's Church
674 m
Esgair Foel-ddu
4.4 km
Capel Soar
4.5 km
The Church Hall
688 m
Furnace Bridge
971 m
Pemprys
3.9 km
Plas Talgarth
3.9 km
Eglwys-Fach Methodist Chapel
618 m
Graig Chapel
896 m
Cwmffernol
4.6 km
No 1 Ty Mawr
654 m
Ebenezer Methodist Chapel
676 m
Plas Mawr
657 m
Soar Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
4.3 km
Ynys Einion
650 m
Lychgate to Church of St Michael
725 m
Eglwys-Fach Independent Chapel
604 m
No 2 Ty Mawr
663 m
Cefn-caer
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