We are extremely lucky to have a number of rare bird species that come to feed on the worms and insects over the winter. Here are some facts on the birds we love seeing
Lapwings
Beautiful birds with a distinctive ‘peewit’ display call and resplendent crest of their head. They have a black and white appearance and can form stunning flocks above the farmland as they fly over.
Unfortunately, they are now very rare. The lapwing holds red conservation status with the highest conservation priority as the UK population of lapwing fell by at least 40% between 1970 and 1998-
Click HERE to hear their call and learn more about these beautiful birds
Curlews
Stunning birds with a beautiful long, downcurved bill, long legs and an evocative call.
It is the largest European wading bird but unfortunately the curlew is also listed as red conservation status following significant decline in the UK.
They eat worms, shellfish and shrimps. They choose land around Ty Gwyn as it is soft and easier to find worms. It also shows the soil is healthy if there are lots of worms for the birds.
Click HERE to hear their call and learn more about these beautiful birds
Oystercatchers
Flying oystercatchers are our logo as we love seeing them enjoying eating worms and flying over the Park during the winter.
They are relatively large with black and white coloured feathers, an orange bill and reddish-pink legs. They have a distinctive call.
They eat mussels, cockles on the coast and worms inland.
They are listed as amber conservation status as they have been vulnerable after a reduction in cockle beds and loss in habitat.
Click HERE to listen to their call find out more about these fascinating birds
