Winter sunset over Magor Marsh (Credit Lowri Watkins)
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About the event
Venture out at dusk with bat detectors to hopefully see the mysterious Glow-worm (not a worm at all but a beetle that can glow in the dark). Moth traps will be set and we will see what is in these at the end of the walk. This immersive and fun night time event is spectacle worth staying up late for, led by our ecologists Andy Karran and Lowri Watkins.
Suitable for all ages.
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Dogs
About the event site
Magor Marsh is a spectacular 47-hectare Nature Reserve and one of the last remaining areas of natural fenland that once covered the Gwent Levels. The puzzle-board landscape of damp hay meadows, sedge fen, reedbed, scrub, wet woodland, as well as a large pond and a series of ancient reens and drainage ditches all piece together intricately to nurture a rich diversity of wildlife.
We manage water levels, clear the waterways-rich in aquatic life - and cut the haymeadows and reedbeds to keep this reserve thriving for the diverse wildlife it supports. With our brilliant volunteers, we maintain paths and bridges to welcome visitors all year round.
About the event leader
Andy Karran is an ecologist. He is happiest exploring a species-rich grassland or poking about in rock-pools, preferably with camera in hand. His work involves managing the team who undertake wildlife surveys, evaluating results and providing advice to ensure our precious habitats are preserved. Andy is our Evidence Manager.
About the event leader
Lowri Watkins joined Gwent Wildlife Trust in March 2016 as an Ecological Surveys Trainee on the LEMUR+ training scheme. Lowri was appointed a member of staff later that year and tasked with researching and writing the Trust’s new Nature Reserves Guide. Based in the Evidence team, Lowri’s role sees her working across a range of projects, including managing the Water Vole Project, undertaking an audit of all GWT’s reserves and, most recently, coordinating our Reserves Monitoring Programme.