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Bearded Tit and Bittern breed in the reedbeds
Views of the Severn Estuary and River Usk as we explore some lesser visited areas
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Wales - The Gwent Levels (Day Trip)

Tour Code: GBR146

A day exploring the spectacular Gwent Levels in search of a variety of birds.

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Highlights

• Migrant waders may include Black-tailed Godwit, Greenshank and Little Stint
• Bearded Tit and Bittern breed in the reedbeds
• Views of the Severn Estuary and River Usk as we explore some lesser visited areas
• Learn about the area and habitats from expert local naturalist, Dan Rouse

Summary

Join naturalist, Marcus John or Dan Rouse, as we explore a range of wetland habitats along the Gwent coast of south-east Wales, in search of resident and migrant birds and other wildlife. The morning will be spent in and around the Newport Wetlands National Nature Reserve, where waders returning from the Arctic gather in pools overlooked from the seawall. We can hope for a range of waders including Redshank, Lapwing, Dunlin and Black-tailed Godwit. Avocets may also be found along with Greenshank, Snipe and Knot, with the possibility of Little Stint and Curlew Sandpiper if we are lucky. The reserve also contains one of the finest reedbeds in Wales, where both Bittern and Bearded Tit breed. We will also have time to cover a different, less-visited area of the levels, discovering the traditional meadows that lie between the network of drainage “reens”, many of which date from medieval times. Little Egrets breed here and a Glossy Ibis has even taken up residency recently!

We will enjoy wide open vistas and a whole host of special wildlife during two walks of about 3 miles each.

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At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

• The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
• Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
• Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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