Page 13 - Brecon Beacons Welcome Guide 2024

What?
Red Kites and Buzzards
The red kite has a forked tail
and large white patches under
the wing tips. The Buzzard has
a rounded, fan shaped tail and
is striped white and brown
beneath.
Where?
Across the National Park,
most often seen over uplands.
What?
Dragonflies and Damselflies
Dragonflies are larger, stronger
and direct fliers. Damselflies
are much smaller and have a
weaker, fluttering flight.
Where?
Ponds, bog pools and streams.
What?
Otters and Mink
Otters can be over a metre
long, have long tapering tails
and broad muzzles. Mink, an
invasive, non-native species,
are less than half a metre long,
with rounded fuzzy tails and a
pointed muzzle.
Where?
Streams and rivers.
What?
Pine Martens
About the size of a domestic
cat, the pine marten has a slim
body with rich brown fur and
a long bushy tail.
Where?
Very rare and elusive
but prefer wooded habitats.
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Red Kite
Dragonfly
Otter
Pine Marten