Spinnies Aberogwen North Wales Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve

Seeing a Kingfisher was a Bucket List item for me. At a local fair, a Welsh guy on a Cheshire Wildlife Trust stand said Spinnies was the place to go. So, I arranged to spend a couple of days in the Bangor area. Made 2 consecutive daily hour long visits to the Spinnies. The first day we saw Kingfisher(s) flying by, amazing moments. Went back the second day to try to get a photo of one but didn’t see any at all. So I wouldn’t say you are absolutely guaranteed to see them here, but I’m pretty happy with the tip to visit!

Nice walk along the waters edge, somewhere to have a picnic.

Jus beautiful, lovely beach, Parking available however single narrow track road to the car park.

The Spinnies truly is a charming little place for anyone with an interest in nature, especially birds. It is a well known favourite place for Kingfisher spotting but I did not see any in the hour or so that I was there. There are two nature/bird hides and they were very well maintained with information posters on the inside. They are comfortable places to view or photograph birds especially, and both are protected by CCTV to deter vandals and the like. On the day I visited the smaller hide 40 meters from the access road was empty whilst the larger hide, simultaneously overlooking the coast and an inner lagoon, was occupied. I imagine this larger hide is very popular. Once again it was fastidiously maintained. The walk through the reserve is quite minimalistic but enjoyable and you can walk down the coast from the car park to the charming metal bridge but be aware that this takes you past the larger bird hide and you may get a snarl or two from a dedicated nature photographer or bird watcher as you crash past on stones beneath your feet, so best keep to the grass bank when you can to avoid disturbing the wildlife. Dogs MUST be on a lead and there is no real wheelchair access to be fair.

Great place for wildlife esp gulls , Swansea and a rare osprey popped in to catch a fish 🐟

The highlight was to see so many swans(100+) on the Menaii Straights close to the beach. Good hides for bird watchers but the area is looking a little tired and lacking signage for new visitors.

Nice liccle walk with our dog

Beautiful area, 3 bird hides with so many varieties of birds to be seen.