Beschreibung
The Embalse de Arrocampo is a large artificial marshland, created to cool of the water used by the nuclear power plant before flowing back into the Tagus. The water is surrounded by bulrush vegetation and the warm water supports a rich feeding ground for many sought after and truly magnificent species, most notably, the area holds a strong population of Purpurhuhn. Apart from this emblematic species, many others can be found, as well as a fine range of amphibians, reptiles and mammals (most notably Egyptian Mongoose). Near the village of Saucedilla a series of bird hides gives excellent views of the birds.
Details
Zugang
At the Southern edge of the village of Saucedilla, near the football pitch, there is a small visitor' s center (next to the indicated parking spot) where you can get the keys to the 4 hides overlooking the marshland, be advised though, the center has rather strange opening hours, so check the internet carefully. The trail towards the hides starts just next to the Visitor' s centre. You can also drive by car to all hides if you want to.
Terrain und Habitat
Feuchtgebiet , Vereinzelte Bäume und Büsche , Grasland, Wiesen , Fluss , Schilfflächen , SchlammflächenBedingungen
Flach , Sumpfig , Kein Schatten , Offene LandschaftRundweg
NeinIst ein Spektiv nützlich?
Möglicherweise hilfreichGute Beobachtungszeit
GanzjährigBeste Beobachtungszeit
Frühjahr , Winter , HerbstRoute
Normaler WegSchwierigkeitsgrad der Tour
EinfachErreichbarkeit
zu Fuß , Auto , Fahrrad , RollstuhlBeobachtungshütten oder -türme
JaZusätzliche Informationen
The best spot for Purpurhuhn is the corner of the first birdwatching hide (near the visitor' s centre, see the map). In fact, in 1 evening in summer we saw Purpurhuhn Purpurreiher , Nachtreiher , Zwergdommel , Wiedehopf , Rallenreiher , Seidenreiher , Rohrweihe and Schlangenadler , all at the first hide.

