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Fresh off visiting Monmouthshire for the launch of the new sensory experience at the start of the Wales Coast Path, Iolo Williams is back with us for the first episode of 'Iolo's Borderlands' (BBC 1 Wales, Monday 3rd April 7pm; BBC2 Friday 7th April).
In this episode he explores the wildlife of Monmouthshire in different seasons. He starts with the Gwent Levels in Spring at RSPB Wetlands Nature Reserve. listening to the birdsong and examining the insects that thrive here.
Then he's off to the Wye Valley to view footage of our Wild Boar population plus Hawfinches.
Then he shows us the Dragon's Breath in October, and Fallow Deer during their rutting season. You can see more on Dragon's Breath in our own feature.
Next he heads up to White Castle, one of the historic Three Castles, to watch the birdlife that has made their home there and the nearby elusive Nightjars. White Castle is free to visit throughout the year.
Finally, Iolo heads up Haterrall Ridge in the Black Mountains (along Offa's Dyke Path National Trail) to find Red Grouse and great views over both England and Wales, before descending into the Vale of Ewyas to find Housemartins at Llanthony Priory.
You can watch the episode for yourself on BBC iPlayer through the link below :
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001ksb0/iolos-borderlands-series-1-episode-1
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Newport Wetlands is a partnership between Natural Resources Wales, Newport City Council and the RSPB. This nature reserve offers a haven for wildlife on the edge of the city.
Magor Marsh is the last relatively natural area of fenland on the Gwent Levels. From the fleeting glimpse of a kingfisher, to the sight of colourful dragonflies darting over the reens, this is an inspiring place to visit.
Wyndcliff Wood is a superb example of a lower Wye Valley gorge woodland with ancient hanging beech and yew as well as lime, ash and hazel coppice.
Imposing moated remains of twelfth-century castle, probably the work of Henry II. Substantially remodelled in the second half of the thirteenth century. The castle was held in common with Grosmont and Skenfrith.
Priory of Augustinian canons founded early in the twelfth century in the beautiful and secluded Ewyas valley.
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