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'''WWT Llanelli Wetlands Centre''' at [[Llanelli]], [[Carmarthenshire]], [[Wales]] is one of nine [[wetland]] [[nature reserve]]s in the UK managed by the [[Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust]], a [[nature]] [[Conservation ethic|conservation]] [[Charitable organization|charity]].
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'''WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre''' at [[Llanelli]], [[Carmarthenshire]], [[Wales]] is one of ten [[wetland]] [[nature reserve]]s in the UK managed by the [[Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust]], a [[nature]] [[Conservation ethic|conservation]] [[Charitable organization|charity]]. The visitor centre has accessible toilets, a coffee shop and retail area. During school holidays, there are nature-based activities and events.


==Location==
==Location==
[[Image:Bird at the centre.jpg|thumb|Bird at centre|200px|right|A [[coscoroba swan]] at the centre]]
[[File:Bird at the centre.jpg|thumb|200px|right|A [[coscoroba swan]] at the centre]]
The {{convert|500|acre}} reserve is situated {{convert|1|mi}} east of Llanelli and {{convert|5|mi}} north of [[Swansea]] in [[south Wales]], on the eastern side of [[Carmarthen]] Bay. It is part of the Burry Inlet [[estuary]] which is an [[SSSI]] ([[Site of Special Scientific Interest]]), an SPA ([[Special Protection Area]]), and a [[Ramsar site]].
The {{convert|500|acre}} reserve is situated {{convert|1|mi}} east of Llanelli and {{convert|5|mi}} north of [[Swansea]] in [[south Wales]], on the eastern side of [[Carmarthen]] Bay. It is part of the Burry Inlet [[estuary]] which is an [[SSSI]] ([[Site of Special Scientific Interest]]), an SPA ([[Special Protection Area]]), and a [[Ramsar site]].


With many ecologically important wetland habitats, the site is a vital refuge for some of the world's most endangered migratory birds, many of which are rare or endangered.
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In winter, more than 60,000 birds return here to overwinter. One of the [[endangered species]] protected at the centre is the [[Little Egret]].

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In autumn and winter, more than 60,000 birds return here to overwinter. Threatened species protected at the centre include [[little egret]], lapwing, water vole, black-tailed godwit and many more.

==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.wwt.org.uk/visit/llanelli/ WWT Llanelli Wetlands Centre website]
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* [https://www.wwt.org.uk/visit/llanelli/ WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre website]
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[[Category:Ramsar sites in Wales|National Wetlands Centre]]
[[Category:Ramsar sites in Wales|National Wetlands Centre]]
[[Category:Special Protection Areas in Wales|National Wetlands Centre]]
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Latest revision as of 22:50, 21 June 2023

WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre
Canolfan Gwlyptir WWT Llanelli
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Coordinates51°39′54″N 4°07′30″W / 51.665°N 4.125°W / 51.665; -4.125
Visitors74,486 (in 2019)[1]
Websitewww.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/llanelli/

WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre at Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales is one of ten wetland nature reserves in the UK managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, a nature conservation charity. The visitor centre has accessible toilets, a coffee shop and retail area. During school holidays, there are nature-based activities and events.

Location

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A coscoroba swan at the centre

The 500 acres (200 ha) reserve is situated 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Llanelli and 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Swansea in south Wales, on the eastern side of Carmarthen Bay. It is part of the Burry Inlet estuary which is an SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest), an SPA (Special Protection Area), and a Ramsar site.

With many ecologically important wetland habitats, the site is a vital refuge for some of the world's most endangered migratory birds, many of which are rare or endangered.

In autumn and winter, more than 60,000 birds return here to overwinter. Threatened species protected at the centre include little egret, lapwing, water vole, black-tailed godwit and many more.

References

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  1. ^ "ALVA - Association of Leading Visitor Attractions". www.alva.org.uk. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
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