One in all our favorite locations to go to through the summer time, but in addition the colder months, is Cardiff Bay Wetlands, a brief stroll from the colourful bay space of the Welsh capital.
It is easy to overlook and many individuals who stay within the metropolis do not even know it is there nevertheless it’s effectively price in search of out as it is a beautiful quiet and tranquil place to discover and soak in lovely views throughout the bay and other people off all ages can get pleasure from it.
The wetlands are utterly free to discover and canopy 8 hectares of former salt marsh and at the moment are a biodiversity hotspot inside the capital and is now house to quite a lot of birds, fish, animals and helps a wealthy variety of vegetation and different wildlife. We recurrently spot swans, moorhens, coots and geese on our visits together with fish and damselflies.
The nice factor is birds and wildlife might be seen right here all yr spherical together with widespread Reed Buntings, Reed Warblers and Sedge Warblers which use the habitat to construct their nests through the spring and summer time whereas autumn and winter sees guests like Teal and European Stonechat.
The best method to entry the reserve is thru the carpark subsequent to St Davids Resort, which brings you out on to a large gravel walkway which is appropriate for buggies and wheelchairs. There may be additionally a powerful boardwalk which extends out over the water, providing superb views throughout the Barrage and the proper spot for some chicken watching.
Children may get pleasure from doing the Wetlands Wildlife Explorer path, you possibly can download the map here and simply bear in mind to deliver some crayons with you to create some beautiful rubbings.
The Bay generally is a very busy place however you’re feeling like a world away on the Wetlands and it is an excellent spot to spend a relaxed hour taking a stroll or letting the children run out a few of their vitality whereas having fun with the pure environment and I like to recommend a go to in case you are within the space.
