Reserva Biológica Urbana El Tomillo

Valladolid, Castilla y León > Spain

This former urban park of 9 hectares in Valladolid is being transformed to a reserve with native fauna and flora and different habitats.

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Most recent update 29 February 2024

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Description

Reserva Biológica Urbana El Tomillo is located in the northeast of Valladolid. A biological nature reserve is being created on the grounds of a former degraded city park. 360 new trees, 1,400 shrubs and more than 2,000 plants will be planted, and ponds will be created. The works will begin in March 2024 and full completion is expected in February 2025. For know, mostly common birds are observed in the area, but that might change in the near future.

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Espagnol: La reserva biológica ‘El Tomillo’ será un refugio natural de gran biodiversidad en el entorno del ámbito urbano de Valladolid. Las obras se iniciarán en marzo 2024. Se plantarán 360 nuevos árboles, cerca de 1.400 arbustos y más de 2.000 plantas aromáticas, además de generar una pradera naturalizada de 11.757 metros cuadrados. Por ello se prevé la finalización completa en febrero de 2025.

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Access

Reserva Biológica Urbana El Tomillo is located on the outskirts of Valladolid and easy accessible from the city. Click on the P in the map for directions to a parking spot.

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Espagnol: La Reserva Biológica Urbana El Tomillo está ubicada en las afueras de Valladolid y es de fácil acceso desde la ciudad. Haga clic en la P en el mapa para obtener indicaciones para llegar a un lugar de estacionamiento.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Lake

Conditions

Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. Red-legged Partridge
(Alectoris rufa)

2. Red Kite
(Milvus milvus)

3. Eurasian Green Woodpecker
(Picus viridis)

4. Short-toed Treecreeper
(Certhia brachydactyla)

5. Black Redstart
(Phoenicurus ochruros)

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