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The edge of the Aberleri nature reserve on Cors Fochno (Borth Bog), looking north-west from near the railway. The slight mound in the near distance, just left of centre, is Ynys Mochno, one of islands in the former bog.

Looking north towards Pont Afon Leri with Aberdyfi in the distance across the Dyfi estuary.

This is end part of a channel system for controlling the wetlands of Cors Fochno behind.

A public footpath from the road to the cut of the Afon Leri. On either side lie marshes with plenty of deep pools, part of the Cors Fochno nature reserve. Foel Goch is the hill in the distance on the left, with Moel y Garn over on the right... (more)

Lying on the south side of the Dyfi estuary, Cors Fochno is part of the Dyfi National Nature Reserve. It was designated a UNESCO biosphere reserve in 1976, and is the only such reserve in Wales.

A patch of low woodland makes an event in the marshy plain west of the Afon Leri. A herd of white horses graze and scuffle unperturbed by the rain. The stands of white-flowered plants among the reeds are almost certainly Hemlock Water... (more)

This somewhat rickety and clogged-up contraption is intended to let water drain from the (totally flat) Nature Reserve (Cors Fochno) to the east, but prevent flooding in the other direction. I am no expert, but it does not look as if it... (more)

The view from the bird hide on Cors Fochno.

Beside the Afon Leri cut.

Lying on the south side of the Dyfi estuary, Cors Fochno is part of the Dyfi National Nature Reserve. It was designated a UNESCO biosphere reserve in 1976, and is the only such reserve in Wales.

A community of rushes (Juncus spp) extends for over 200 metres along the riverbank, interspersed with patches of grass studded with Thrift (Armeria maritima).