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Madre de las Marismas, El Rocio

Coto de Donana  >  Spain

One of the highlights of the spectaculair Donana National park. All iconic species of the region may be seen at this site.

Added* by Mats van Kasteren
Most recent update 2 března 2020

Description

The setting of this site is incredible; from the promenade of the Western-like village of El Rocio you overlook a lush lagoon (if the lagoon holds water, if not, this site is not interesting). You may see all interesting species of the park at this lagoon. On a regular day the lagoon is littered with plameňák růžový and the vegetation in and around the lake hold volavka vlasatá, slípka modrá and bukáček malý. Lastly ouhorlík stepní is another attraction here. At dusk, red- and fallow deer graze on the opposite side of the water.

Details

Access

The lagoon is not to be missed, it is located on the south of the town of El Rocio.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Mud flats , City/village

Conditions

Flat , Wet , No shadow , Dry , High water possible

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Spring migration , Autumn migration , Autumn

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

In summer, this area does not always hold water (when I visited in the summer of 2018 it did however). Maker sure to check this beforehand though.

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