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Description
Parque de los Lagos consists of 2 lakes and a channel that connects them. The surrounding vegetation consists of small fields and some sparse exotic bushes and trees. The closeby beach can be good for seawatching (Terns, Αετοληστόγλαρος, Σούλα (του Βορά)) and it holds the common beach birds. There aren't many people, even in August. The top lake holds a small island, which has Σταχτοτσικνιάς and (Κοινός) Λευκοτσικνιάς, (Ευρωπαϊκή) Αλκυόνη and some of the usual waders. Both lakes have lots of (Κοινή) Φαλαρίδα, (Κοκκινόλαιμο) Νανοβουτηχτάρι and Αρκοπετείναρο, as well as hundreds of Πρασινοκέφαλη Πάπια (both wild and domestic). Also domestic Σταχτόχηνα and domestic Muscovy Ducks. Small numbers of (Ευρασιατική) Χουλιαρόπαπια, Καπακλής and Γκισάρι are present during winter. Also during winter, some rarer species might show up, like (Ευρωπαϊκό) Κεφαλούδι (mainly during dry years when wetlands are dry, up to 5), Ψαλίδα (του Βορά), Μαυροκέφαλη Πάπια, (Ευρωπαϊκη) Βαλτόπαπια or (Ευρασιατικό) Φερεντίνι. However, they aren't regular. Duck hybrids aren't uncommon. The freshwater attracts loads of gulls (most notably Αιγαιόγλαρος), and may have some uncommon visitors on winter ( Θυελλόγλαρος, Γιγαντόγλαρος). The channel might ocasionally have Red-knobbed Coot, but again this is mainly during dry years and still uncommon. Look for vagrants (Notable records are 1 Lesser Scaup in 2021 and 1 Νυφογερανός in 2015.) Passerine variety is low, but the place has a few wintering σταβλοχελίδονο. Some other birds might show up from the nearby agricultural fields, like Κοκκινοπέρδικα or Γερακαετός.
Details
Access
You can access the park from anywhere inside Costa Ballena. To get to the urbanisation, simply follow Chipiona signs, incorporate into the A-491 and enter the urbanisation from there. Once you arrived, park on one of the many streets, and enter the park from there. Wheelchair users can follow the main path, as it is easy to travel.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Lake , Beach , SeaConditions
Flat , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
Winter , Spring , AutumnBest time to visit
WinterRoute
Paved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Wheelchair , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The urbanisation and park might be crowded during summer, but they're almost empty in winter. Though spring and auttumn may give you some cool species, but those seasons are better spent elsewhere.