Foryd Bay
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Y Foryd, also known as Foryd Bay, is a tidal bay in Gwynedd, Wales. It is located at the south-western end of the Menai Strait, about two miles south-west of Caernarfon. Several rivers flow into the bay and there are large areas of mudflats and salt marsh. A shingle spit partly blocks the mouth of the bay. At the north-western end is Fort Belan, built during the 18th century. ()
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Brant goose
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Eurasian wigeon
The Eurasian wigeon, also known simply as the wigeon, is a species of dabbling duck belonging to the genus Mareca. First described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758, this bird is both common and widespread across its Palearctic range.
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Common greenshank
The common greenshank, belonging to the Scolopacidae family, is a wading bird that favors damp, marshy habitats. Officially named Tringa in 1599, its closest relative is the greater yellowlegs.
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Jack snipe
Let's discuss the jack snipe, also known as the jacksnipe. This diminutive bird is the smallest member of the snipe family and the sole species within the genus Lymnocryptes. The name "jack snipe" may originate from the Welsh term for snipe or the name Jack.
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Spotted redshank
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