The meadows contain a range of ancient grassland species,
including Dyers Greenweed, Moonwort, Adders-tongue Fern, Mountain
Pansy, Parsley Fern, Heath Dog-violet, and Eyebright. A large
number of Waxcap fungi (Hygrocybe spp.) are found across the
reserve. The reserve is very rich in lower plants, with 413
species of lichen found to date.
The species list for birds is currently 73 of which 55 species breed. Breeders
include: Dipper, Grey Wagtail, Common Sandpiper, Pied Flycatcher, Redstart, Wood
Warbler, Tree Pipit, Raven, Whinchat, Stonechat, Linnet, Yellowhammer, Siskin,
Redpoll, Marsh and Willow Tit, Stock Dove, Wheatear, Bullfinch, Buzzard, Kestrel,
Barn Owl, Spotted Flycatcher, Meadow Pipit, Skylark. Other visitors include:
Curlew, Merlin, Red Kite, Goshawk, Sparrowhawk, Peregrine, Goosander, Kingfisher,
Reed Bunting.
Insects abound, along the river Damselflies
such as the Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo) and Emerald
(Lestes sponsa) are found. Common Green Grasshopper (Omocestus
viridula) and Bloody-nosed Beetle (Timarcha tenebricoso)
are frequent in the grasslands. Butterflies include Ringlet,
Wall Brown, Small Heath, Green Hairstreak, and Small Pearl-bordered
Fritillary.
Larger mammals on the reserve include Otter, Polecat, Stoat, Weasel, Badger,
Fox, Hare, and Hedgehog. Bats hibernating in the railway tunnel include Daubentons,
Natterers and Brown long-eared among the six species recorded.
Mae Gilfach yn fferm ucheldir traddodiadol
Maesyfed. Mae yna ddiddordeb mawr hanesyddol, ac mae'r ffermdy
sydd yn dyddio'n ol Pr 16eg ganrif, wedi ei ail-adeiladu.
Yno ceir siop, ac arddangosfa. Ceir lawer o Iwybrau natur,
ac amrywiaeth mawr o fywyd gwyllt. |
