The Reserve
Wetlands are a transitional habitat between water and land; they provide an important habitat for many bird, fish, animal, and plant species.
The Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve can be found near St David's Hotel close to Mermaid Quay.
Prior to the construction of the Cardiff Bay Barrage, this area was made up of mudflats and salt marsh. The wetlands reserve was created in the new freshwater lake.
The reserve is a biodiversity hot-spot within Cardiff Bay. The reedbed, a UK Biodiversity Action Plan habitat, along with other aquatic plants, are very productive vegetation.
A number of bird species including Reed Buntings, Reed Warblers, and Sedge Warblers, use this habitat in which to build nests. Reedbed is not only important for birds, but also for invertebrates, fish, and amphibians.
Interesting birds and wildlife can be seen here – not only in the summer, but year-round. The types of birds and their activity level will vary depending on the season. In the spring, when some birds breed on the Reserve, birds can be seen and heard singing – especially early in the morning. The autumn and winter bring visitors like Teal and Stonechat.
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