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Description
Casas de Hitos is an area of ricefields where thousands of (Ευρωπαϊκός) Γερανός can be seen from October to early March. Also large numbers of Λευκός Πελαργός and Γαλαζολαίμης overwinter here. Huge concentrations of passage waders stop here for a few weeks every autumn and spring, including (Ευρωπαϊκή) Λιμόζα, Μαχητής, (Κοινή) Νανοσκαλίδρα, Σταχτιά Νανοσκαλίδρα, (Ευρωπαϊκή) Αβοκέτα, Λασποσκαλίδραand (Ευρωπαϊκό) Βροχοπούλι. (Κοινό) Νεροχελίδονο and Ποταμοσφυριχτής breed here when the fields are dry. (Ευρωπαϊκό) Ψευταηδόνι, Red Avadavat, Common Waxbill, (Ευρωπαϊκή) Κιστικόλη and Ορφεοστριτσίδα are numerous. Μεγάλη Ωτίδα and Χαμωτίδα can be seen here, but the tall vegetation makes it rather difficult, and Μαυροπεριστερόκοτα often give good views. Έλανος breed and feed in the area.
Details
Access
Take the road from Zorita to Madrigalejo, past the entrance to Embalse de Sierra Brava, past the old railway station, and along the line of eucalyptus lining the main road. At the end of these trees is the Pension Mayve, turn left here, through about 4 km of open grassland and oak wood, and you will come to the rice fields of Casas de Hitos.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , AgricultureConditions
Wet , Open landscapeCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , WinterBest time to visit
Spring , Winter , Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Big solar farms have been build in the area and maybe more will be build. This might affect the ricefields and the landscape and have a negative impact on the amount of birds you can see here.