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Category Archives: Wildlife
R M Lockley at Dinas
The eminent naturalist, R M Lockley, whose book on the private life of the rabbit inspired Richard Adams’ ‘Watership Down’, spent the war years on Dinas Island Farm. ‘The Island Farmers’ (first published in 1946) is a fascinating account of … Continue reading
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Tagged bird-watching, Birding, Coastal path, Dinas, Island Farm, naturalist, Oxfam, Pembrokeshire, R M Lockley, Tegfan, Wales, wild-life, winter
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Birding at Tegfan
Tegfan’s a great base for bird watching and Pembrokeshire birders provide information and inspiration on-line. Tegfan’s wi-fi connection will allow you to explore local sightings and benefit from local birders’ knowledge of the area. This guide to Dinas Island bird life … Continue reading
Posted in Walking, Wildlife
Tagged bird-watching, birders, Birding, chough, Dinas Cross, divers, grebes, guillemots, North Pembrokeshire, Pembrokeshire, peregrine, razorbills, scoter, Tegfan, Wales
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Seal Pups in September and October
Atlantic Grey Seals can be seen throughout the year round the North Pembrokeshire coastline and it’s worth taking a light pair of binoculars with you just to check whether the shiny grey sphere you can see amongst the waves is … Continue reading
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Tagged Dinas Cross, grey seals, Halichoerus grypus, Pembrokeshire, pups, Tegfan, Wales
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Tegfan, Dinas Cross 