Bird PlacesRSPB reserve · Llanwddyn, Powys
Lake Vyrnwy birdwatching guide
Lake Vyrnwy wraps a Victorian reservoir in sessile oakwood, conifer plantation and open moorland, and the reserve covers the whole catchment rather than just the shoreline. Pied flycatchers and redstarts fill the oaks in spring, while the moorland above holds red grouse and breeding waders, giving a single visit an unusually wide altitudinal range.
Key facts
- Habitat
- mixed
- Size
- Not recorded
- Entry fee (adult)
- Not published
- Entry fee (child)
- Not published
- Membership required
- No
- Hides
- Not published
- Wheelchair access
- Not verified
- Car park
- Yes
- Toilets
- Yes
- Dogs
- Allowed
- Status
- open
- Best seasons
- spring, summer
Species by season
| Season | Species | Likelihood | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| spring | Curlew (Numenius arquata) | occasional | — |
| spring | Pied Flycatcher (Ficedula hypoleuca) | common | — |
| spring | Red Grouse (Lagopus lagopus) | occasional | — |
| spring | Redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus) | common | — |
Getting there
Llanwddyn, Powys
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Facilities & opening
Opening hours not recorded — check the official website.
Frequently asked questions
What can I see at Lake Vyrnwy in spring?
The oakwoods fill with pied flycatchers, redstarts and wood warblers from late April, while the moorland above holds red grouse and breeding waders.
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Information last updated 25 July 2026.