Crymlyn Bog
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Crymlyn Bog is a nature reserve and a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest of international significance, near Swansea, south Wales. ()
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Great raft spider
The great raft spider, also known as the fen raft spider, is a captivating species native to Europe and a member of the Pisauridae family. Scientifically named Dolomedes plantarius, this semi-aquatic spider thrives in neutral to alkaline, unpolluted fens and grazing...
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Water rail
The water rail is a captivating bird belonging to the rail family, found across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. These birds flourish in wetlands with abundant vegetation, which they expertly navigate thanks to their slender bodies.
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Grey heron
The grey heron is an elegant, long-legged bird renowned for its hunting prowess and native to Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa. These majestic birds are frequently seen in wetlands such as lakes, rivers, ponds, and marshes, where they primarily feed on aquatic...
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Eurasian bittern
The Eurasian bittern, also known as the great bittern, is a captivating wading bird that belongs to the heron family, Ardeidae. There are two main subspecies: the northern race, which is distributed across Europe, Africa, and Asia, and the southern race, which is...
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Hen harrier
The hen harrier is a captivating bird of prey belonging to the genus Circus, with its scientific name "cyaneus" translating to "dark-blue" in Latin. There's some debate among experts about whether the northern harrier and the hen harrier are distinct species or merely...
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