Pwllpatti

S.O. 165 391 (O.S. Sheet 161 Abergavenny & Black Mountains)

History

(Photo P Hurt)

Pwllpatti is part of the old bed of the River Wye. It floods in winter and attracts a large number of over-wintering wildfowl. The site is farmed by the tenant of the County Council and is grazed extensively in the summer months when there is no water and therefore no wildfowl on the site.

Rhan o waelod yrAfon Gwy oedd Pwllpatti'n wreiddiol. Mae'n cael ei foddi yn y gaeaf a mae'n denu nifer enfawr o adar gwyllt i aeafu yma. Mae'r fir yn cael ei ffermio gan denant y Cyngor Sir, a mae anifeliaid yn pori'r glaswellt yn yr haf, gan nad oes dwr yma ac felly nid oes adar gwyllt ar y safle.

Wildlife of Interest

The reserve's interest lies in the species of over-wintering wildfowl it attracts in the winter months.
Probably the most spectacular of these are the Bewicks and Whooper Swans which are sometimes seen here in winter as well as the better known Mute Swan. Other birds of interest include Tufted Duck, Coot, Mallard, Teal, Widgeon and the occasional Pochard, Gadwall, Green Sandpiper and Water Pipit are among the more regular winter and passage visitors, Tree sparrows may often be seen in the hedgerows.

Prif ddiddordeb y safle yma yw'r mathau o adar gwyllt sy'n gaeafu Cornwyaden yma yn ystod misoedd y gaeaf, gan gynnwys yr Alarch gyffredin

Directions

From Llyswen take the B4350 to Glasbury from the A470(T). Go along the road for about 3.5 miles, going through Boughrood Brest, a Woodland will come into veiw on your left, at the end of the woodland is Pwllpatti Farm. Some 200 yards further there is a layby on the right-hand side of the road where you can leave your car. The reserve is below the road to your right, towards the river.
Please use the hide for your birdwatching as any attempt to get closer will result in the dispersal of the wildfowl.

Status

The trust has a management agreement with Powys County Council and the tenants of Pwllpatti Farm.
Please note : The reserve is only viewable from the bird hide adjacent to the road.

Mae gan yr ymddiriedolaeth gytundeb rheolaeth gyda Cyngor Sir Powys a thenantiaid fferm pwllpatti.