Cors Fochno
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Cors Fochno is a raised peat bog near the village of Borth, in the county of Ceredigion, Wales. Lying on the south side of the Dyfi estuary, it forms a component part of the Dyfi National Nature Reserve. It was designated a UNESCO biosphere reserve in 1976, and is the only such reserve in Wales. ()
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Wildlife
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Peregrine falcon
The peregrine falcon, a member of the Falconidae family, is celebrated for its astonishing speed and hunting prowess. It can reach speeds exceeding 320 km/h (200 mph) during its iconic dive, known as a stoop, making it the fastest bird and animal on Earth.
Birds
Eurasian otter
The Eurasian otter, often referred to as the European otter, is a captivating semiaquatic mammal native to Eurasia. It is the most widespread member of the otter family, inhabiting waterways and coastal regions across Europe, parts of Asia, and northern Africa.
Mammals
Red kite
The red kite, a striking bird of prey belonging to the Accipitridae family, is commonly found in Europe and northwest Africa. First described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758, the red kite has two recognized subspecies, although one is likely extinct.
Birds
Eurasian blackcap
The Eurasian blackcap, often simply called the blackcap, is a charming and widespread warbler found across Europe, western Asia, and northwestern Africa. With its olive-grey upperparts and pale grey underparts, the blackcap is easily recognizable by the distinct cap on...
Birds
Common Viper
The Vipera berus, commonly known as the common European adder or viper, is a venomous snake that ranges from Western Europe to East Asia. While its bite can be quite painful, it is rarely fatal, and hence, it is not considered highly dangerous.
Reptiles
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