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Less than 10 minutes from the Morben Isaf Holiday Home Park is the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) Ynys-hir Nature Reserve. A visit to the Ynys-hir Nature Reserve, as seen on BBC Spring Watch, is the perfect way to get close to nature in Machynlleth.
The nature reserve covers 800 hectares of varied wildlife, including mountains, Welsh oak woodlands and saltmarsh. Nestled between Snowdonia and the Cambrian mountains the area comes with some of the most stunning views in Mid Wales. It’s a wonderful place to enjoy some outdoor exercise, spend time in nature with family and friends or simply enjoy the quiet and allow the hustle and bustle of everyday life to fall away.
There are miles of lovely walking trails throughout the reserve that are suitable for all abilities. A walk around the stunning oak woodlands in particular is worth the day out alone. The woodland is carpeted with beautiful flowers in Spring and Summer with butterflies and a wealth of wildlife to spot. It’s the perfect spot to sit and envelope yourself in this enchanted forests’ beauty.
In spring you’ll spot a mixture of birds including wood warblers and the lesser spotted woodpecker, and some nationally rare bird species such as the gull-billed tern is known to visit the site. Spaced along the two main walking trails you’ll find seven bird hides and two viewing points to use. Birds aside, you’ll also see otters and polecats on your day out here!
There is a Visitor Centre at the reserve selling tea and coffee and light lunches. But there a dedicated benches for the family to enjoy a picnic whilst soaking in the surrounding nature. RSPB members can enjoy the reserve for free every time they visit.
HELP YOURSELF 😁 FRESH RUNNER BEANS AND FRENCH BEANS available in Reception (picked this morning and kindly donated by one of our lovely owners)
That`s tea sorted ...... bacon, new potatoes and runner beans 😋
Our Fishing Lake is looking blooming lovely with the Water Lilies in full flower restricting some of the peg spots - however, some stunning fish are being caught lately; like this 8½lb carp. Lots of positive comments about the condition of the fish too - they must have a good life 😊🎣
Yesterday Paul and Sandy from Montgomery Barn Owl Group ringed our 4 Barn Owl chicks. Fledging should start in around 2 weeks time at which point the dog walk will be closed 8.30pm - 7.30am.
FJ92334 Male (likely!) 153mm wing, 355g
FJ92335 Female 169mm wing, 388g
FJ92336 Male, 207mm wing, 376g
FJ92337 Male, 192mm wing, 405g
Every year we give a donation to the Group to help fund more boxes and other Barn Owl conservation initiatives.
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Can you see it too? I`ve named him Mr McFern Funnyface 😂
It`s good to slow down once in a while and take time to look up, look down, look all around; you never know what you might see to make you smile and be thankful.
📷 dog walk, Morben Isaf 15th June 2024 ❤️🏴
Confirmation of nesting Pied Fly Catchers on Park. We have had them passing through in previous years but to have a pair nesting on Park is a real treat. Have you seen the Stonechat on the dog walk too ? So much activity about at the moment, saw a family of newly fledged Blue Tits yesterday.
📷 Mike Groom - thank you 👍
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