Wildlife at Newborough

 

Mammals: Occasionally the odd sighting of dolphins and porpoises can be possible on a clear sunny summers day. Early dusk is a good time.
Red squirrels are occasionally sighted within Pentreath forest. These mammals are difficult to spot as they tend to be nocturnal. Although they do forage during the day they are less active. Any reports of sightings would be much appreciated to the Coed y Mynydd office. Studies have shown a viable population in this woodland and future opportunities for expansion of the species are being drawn up to enable movement of the squirrels to other woodlands nearby. We have information about Red squirrel

Birds: As it is surrounded by the sea on 2 sides, you are likely to see a whole host of sea and shore birds, ranging from gulls and terns to turnstones and red shanks. Rarely, Hen Harriers winter in the reeds but on a clear winters day it may be possible to see one or two. The odd sighting of ospreys in early May hearalds the migration north to Scotland, or even the Lake District where the birds nested on FC land for the first time last year. Known for its massive Raven roost that is meant to be the largest in Britain. We have information about Osprey

Insects and reptiles: Butterflies and moths survive in some of the more open habitats. Some of the more common and rare species are as follows Common Blue, Small pearl bordered fritillaries, Dark green Fritillaries, Small, heath, Peacock, Red Admiral, Speckled wood, Meadow brown, Ringlet, Meadow brown, Large skipper, Brimstone, Small skipper, Small tortoiseshell and Purple hairstreak. Many of these species survive on rare and common plant species. If you look at the right time you will find marsh orchids and purple orchids on the dry slacks. There are over 350 different species of moth and butterfly within the forest and its ride system.
There is a population of medicinal leaches located in some of the small pools within the forest. These are pretty interesting creatures but hard to locate. If you are interested then contact the Coed Y Mynydd forest district office for more details as these species are protected. We have information about Large heath and Pearl-bordered fritillary

How to get there:
Follow the A55 to Anglesey cross over the Britannia Bridge then take the A4080 to the village of Newborough

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Activities:

	Permit Only Access - Newborough Forest permit available from Traeth Rhosyr Riding Association Tel. No: 01248 440668 :No other access on island. For more information about horse riding in this area please see the links under related pages on the right.

Contact:
Martin Gould
Area Manager
01492 641707 xt 241
e-mail: martin.gould@forestry.gsi.gov.uk