Beschreibung
This site offers the option of two circular walks. One of 2-3 km and other (Sendero El Palancar) of c8km. The longer circuit takes you along the edge of a large reservoir (Embalse de Charco Redondo) but you should see most of the birds the area has to offer on the shorter walk. Both routes snake through woodland and open areas. The woodlands hold Iberienzilpzalp, Berglaubsänger and Haubenmeise, open woodland areas have Zaunammer and Heidelerche and the low scrub a veriety of ‘Sylvia’ warblers such as Dorngrasmücke, Samtkopf-Grasmücke and Provencegrasmücke. At the start of the walk you have a good view to the south across the main road as it passes over the Puerta de Valdespera. This makes it a good location to watch the movement of raptors in spring and autumn when Zwergadler, Schwarzmilan, Wespenbussard and the odd Schmutzgeier (plus Schwarzstorch) pass through. Gänsegeier, Schlangenadler, Sperber and Mäusebussard frequently appear but you need a good deal of luck to spot Habichtsadler or Habicht here although both are possible. The reservoir may also attract passing Fischadler. During passage periods expect Bienenfresser and pretty much any small passerine migrant.
Details
Zugang
Take Exit 70 on the A 381 Algeciras - Seville road and then head along the service road under the main road southwards for c2 km. The sendero is signposted to your right at the top of a long slope. Park and follow the paths.
Terrain und Habitat
Wald , See , Vereinzelte Bäume und Büsche , Moor/HeidelandBedingungen
Hügelig , Felsig , Offene LandschaftRundweg
JaIst ein Spektiv nützlich?
Möglicherweise hilfreichGute Beobachtungszeit
Frühjahr , HerbstBeste Beobachtungszeit
FrühjahrRoute
unbefestigte Straße , Schmaler PfadSchwierigkeitsgrad der Tour
DurchschnittlichErreichbarkeit
zu FußBeobachtungshütten oder -türme
NeinZusätzliche Informationen
As noted above for the less energetic the shorter should produce most of the birds but walking along the reservoir may give you a chance of Fischadler. On the shorter walk look out en route for a couple of ancient cave shelters (in later years the haunt of charcoal burners and, allegedly, a refuge of bandits and brigands).