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Las Lajas

Tenerife  >  Spain

Probably the easiest spot on Tenerife to watch the local subspecies of Blue Chaffinch.

Added* by Daniel Tingdahl
Most recent update 11 August 2023

Description

Las Lajas is a recreational area, sparsly covered with the canary pine. Low hills ascends to the north-eastern direction. The place is a hotspot for Blue Chaffinch, which is most easily seen when it comes to a small artificial pond, carved out from a pine stump. The birds are not tame but neither very shy, so they will visit the pond if you keep some distance (10-15 meters, 30-50 feet). Sometimes they come closer. You can also see (or hear) Rock Dove, Great Spotted Woodpecker , Canary Islands Chiffchaff, Tenerife Goldcrest and Common Raven.

Details

Access

The location is accessible either by public transport, No 342 stops nearby, or by car. It is also possible to go there by bike, but the elevation is quite steep and the road (shared by cars) is sometimes narrow. Parking is available. Click on the P in the map to get directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Forest , Mountain

Conditions

Flat , Hilly

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn , Spring

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car , Bicycle , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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