Cors Geirch National Nature Reserve

Cors Geirch National Nature Reserve

Coordinates: 52°54′07″N 4°31′55″W / 52.902°N 4.532°W / 52.902; -4.532 Cors Geirch National Nature Reserve is an extensive wetland site situated on the Llŷn Peninsula, in the central part of the valley that runs between Nefyn and Pwllheli in Wales. It is maintained by the Countryside Council for Wales.

In spring, the woodland on the slopes above the bog is transformed by a spectacular cover of primroses, wood anemone and bluebells. The huge variety of insects found here includes the rare marsh fritillary butterfly and many kinds of dragonfly and damselfly.


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  • Llŷn Peninsula — The Llŷn Peninsula (Welsh: Penrhyn Llŷn ) extends thirty miles into the Irish Sea from north west Wales, southwest of the island of Anglesey. It is part of the modern county and historic region of Gwynedd. The name is thought to be of Irish… …   Wikipedia

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