Wildlife at Clwyd

Denbighshire
Wales
Mold, Denbigh, Ruthin, and Rhyl are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: SJ161627
Black grouse (Tetrao tetrix) male displaying at the LekClwyd forest sits on the Clwydian hills in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The Forest consists of three woodlands, Llangwyfan, Nercwys and Moel Famau, on the borders of Denbighshire and Flintshire, which have stunning views across North Wales and North West England.

Mammals: There are many different species of mammals to be found in the forest, most of them are after dusk hunters and seldom seen during daylight. These animals include Badgers, Foxes, Moles and Voles. We have information about Badger

Birds: The diversity of landscape of moorland and forest hosts many species of wildlife including Black Grouse, Raptors and small birds.
Ravens are frequently seen in the skies demonstrating their acrobatic abilities by performing their mirror displays during the breeding months. Breeding starts in February. The nest is usually on a sheltered ledge or in the fork of a tree. Building of the nest is done by both male and female, of large twigs, earth and moss, and lined with moss and wool. The female lays one clutch with 3-7 eggs which take approximately 20 days to hatch, the fledglings are ready to fly in 34-50 days.
The Raven is the largest member of Britain's crow family, larger than the Carrion Crow and Rooks. Feathers are black with a purplish sheen and it has a thick neck and a beard of shaggy throat feathers which are more pronounced when calling with a deep croaking "kronk kronk kronk". The Raven feeds on carrion, mammals birds, insects and eggs. We have information about Black grouse

How to Get There:
Clwyd Forest is situated between Mold and Ruthin off the A494. From the A55 take the A494 avoiding Mold Town Centre. Clwyd Forest lies to the west.

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Places to go in Clwyd
Nercwys
Moel Famau
Llangwyfan Woods

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Other places to go in this area
Ceri
Coed Sarnau
Dyfnant
Hafren
Hiraethog Forest
Mathrafal
Radnor

Contact
Steve Crosby
Local Area Manager
0300 068 0300
e-mail: steve.crosby@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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