The Red Kite has made a remarkable comeback in West Wales. There are now more Red Kites in Ceredigion (Cardiganshire) than in any other county in Britain.

The kite in the photo is a rare leucistic Red Kite - This kite is a colour variation, and has survived probably because of the various Red Kite feeding stations that have been established.

Many  who come to stay in or near New Quay are interested in seeing wild Dolphins, for in all of Britain, the New Quay area is probably the best place to see them. In the New Quay / Llangrannog area they can be seen from the shore and from boats which take groups out from New Quay on a regular basis.

Butterflies are common in West Wales in the summer months where there is a considerable variety of habitats for breeding.

Coastal plants in Ceredigion - especially those on the sea cliffs and on the thin soils above are in many ways much like Alpine plants. They are often exposed to strong winds so they tend to be small  and ground hugging. They must also be able to tolerate the often considerable salt spray. Many of them  are tiny gems - easily missed unless you look carefully. 

The rock pools at the northern side of New Quay Harbour beach and at Llanina Point show an incredible diversity of rock pool life. This page shows the most commonly seen species.

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