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Pedra Alta

Galicia  >  Spain

An area of ​​cultivated fields and a small lagoon, with an impressive list of rarities.

Added* by Guillerme Mioño Pazos
Most recent update 10 Μαρτίου 2025

Description

​Pedra Alta is a great place for observing rare birds such as Μαύρος Πελαργός, Μαχητής or Πορφυροτσικνιάς, steppe birds such as Χαμωτίδα or (Ευρωπαϊκή) Πετροτουρλίδα and aquatic birds such as (Ευρωπαϊκή) Λιμόζα, Λασπότρυγγας, Σκουφοβουτηχτάρι and many different species of ducks.

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Español: Un lugar privilegiado de observación de aves raras como la Μαύρος Πελαργός , el Μαχητής o la Πορφυροτσικνιάς , y para observar aves esteparias ( como el Χαμωτίδα o el (Ευρωπαϊκή) Πετροτουρλίδα ) y acuáticas (como la (Ευρωπαϊκή) Λιμόζα , Λασπότρυγγας , el Σκουφοβουτηχτάρι y muchas especies diferentes de anátidas)

Details

Access

Pedra Alta is located 12 km northeast of the town of Xinzo de Limia. You can get to Pedra Alta by car, by bike or even on foot along the OU-0110 road. There is no specific parking, but you can park on the edges of the paths and in a small esplanade in the lagoon area. Press P on the map for directions.

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Español: Puede llegarse en coche, en bicicleta e incluso andando por la carretera OU-0110. No hay un aparcamiento como tal, pero se puede aparcar en los lindes de los caminos y en una pequeña explanada de la zona de la laguna.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Plain , Grassland , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Winter , Summer

Route

Unpaved road , Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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