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The Foz estuary is a natural paradise for birds. The marshlands are home to one of the largest water bird colonies of northwest Spain.
Ría de Foz is the estuary of the Masma River near the village of Foz. It is one of the big galician estuaries. In this place, the formation of an intertidal plain surrounded by marshes guaranties a powerful attraction for migratory birds. There are the large tracts of intertidal mud flats that feed a large number and variety of birds. It makes Ría de Foz a refuge in winter season. Especially during fall migration many species stop at this estuary. Among the birds you can see here are Skestork, Lille Kobbersneppe, Stor Kobbersneppe, Strandhjejle, Småspove, Storspove, Splitterne, Dværgterne, Stor Præstekrave, Cistussanger, Isfugl, Fiskeørn and Sorthovedet Måge.
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Espagnol: En su confluencia con el Cantábrico, el río Masma sigue demostrando una gran capacidad erosiva modelando el paisaje litoral entre los municipios de Barreiros y Foz para crear una de las rías altas gallegas. En este lugar, la formación de una llanura intermareal rodeada de marismas describe un fértil espacio natural con un potente atractivo para las aves migratorias que hacen de este lugar su refugio en época invernal.
You can drive around the bay and make different stops or if you have less time and don't feel like walking, go to the parking place marked on the map and overlook the estuary from there. But cycling around the estuary is also a fine option. Walking is also a possibility. But note tha you cannot make a circular route. The route shown on the map is 7 km one way. Some parts are only suitable for biking or walking.
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Espagnol: Puedes conducir alrededor de la bahía y hacer diferentes paradas o si tienes menos tiempo y no te apetece caminar, dirígete al lugar de estacionamiento marcado en el mapa y desde allí puedes contemplar la ría. Pero andar en bicicleta por la ría también es una buena opción. Caminar también es una posibilidad, pero no se puede hacer una caminata circular. La ruta que se muestra en el mapa es de 7 km de ida y algunas partes solo son aptas para andar en bicicleta o caminar.
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