| | BBC - South West Wales Nature - FeaturesTeifi Journey |
 | | The hills of Ceredigion and the upper Teifi and Towy valleys were, for most of the last century, the last remaining stronghold for the bird in the UK for many years there were only 10 pairs in Wales. |
 | | Historically, net fishing from the famous Teifi coracle provided food for the communities living along the river, with sea trout (sewin) and salmon being caught, although the river is also renowned for its brown trout and grayling. |
 | | In the nineteenth century Teifi coracles were constructed by platting a frame from hazel and willow gathered from coppices along the river and covering the frame with flannel obtained from the mills around Newcastle Emlyn, which was waterproofed using tar or pitch. |
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