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There are numerous diving birds on the River such as the Merganser and Dipper
A recent rare introduction are the Egret`s we also get the occasional Cormorant .

Hundreds of Sand Martins live in the banksides just downrstream and can be
observed flying low over the water catching the insects on a Summers evening.

A Heronry exists some 200m away to the rear of the Cottage high in the Trees.

We also get Nuthatches,Treecreepers and Woodpecker in the garden not to
mention all the other garden regulars.

Recently we have had the opportunity of observing a pair of Mandarin ducks
with juvenile feeding in front of the house.

RSPB Observation Station>  Unfortunately the Old Signal Box @ Penmaenpool is now redundant.

One of the great unexpected and most unusual sightings around the STOREHOUSE
are the Seals. The most frequent visitor is "One Eye" a Common seal.

More recently Last seen over the period 17th,18th,19th & 20th September 2009 a Large Grey was
observed by us and our customers causing havoc in "little Pil" Pool.
They occasionally arrive on a flood tide chasing the Salmon during the Fishing
season all the way past the Cottage up-river towards Dolgellau.

Although Otters reside locally they are a very rare sight Last seen 22nd November 2008, 18th October 2009
but quite frequently thier footprints adorn the banksides at low tide.

With the Cottage standing at the head of an Estuary it is not unusual to see diving
Cormorants early morning in "Little Pil Pool".

Just like the rest of Wales the Buzzard is a very popular predator in the area and
is seen almost everywhere. A breeding pair are high on the hill behind The Storehouse.

Buzzards above The Storehouse

The Red-Kite are occasional visitors as they pop over Cadair Idris from the valleys
to the South.

A resident Kingfisher can be observed frequently as a feeding post exists directly
across the river and can be observed with the naked eye.

Herds of Roe Deer and Feral Goat adorn the Forests and high Mountain sides
to the North & roam freely on the plains near the Rhinogs.

Contact Yvonne at yplatts@hotmail.com

Phone details 0781 805-3248m

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