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Cattle Egret Breeding Colony in Arrecife

Lanzarote  >  Spain

Between a large roundabout and a bus station there is a small grove with a breeding colony of Cattle Egret.

Added* by Herbert Roehm
Most recent update 25 October 2025
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Description

A small grove with a few trees and bushes in the island's capital Arrecife is the breeding ground for numerous Cattle Egret. The area is fenced off, but the nests with the breeding birds are easy to observe. Furthermore, Rose-ringed Parakeet, Spanish Sparrow, Pallid Swift and Eurasian Collared Dove can be observed here. Pigeons are fed here. Containers of water are even provided for the Cattle Egret. Across the street from the beach is a park where birds can also be observed.

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Español: Una pequeña arboleda con algunos árboles y arbustos en Arrecife, la capital de la isla, es el lugar de cría de una numerosa colonia de Cattle Egret. La zona está vallada, pero los nidos son fáciles de ver. Además, se puede observar la Rose-ringed Parakeet, el Spanish Sparrow , el Pallid Swift y la Eurasian Collared Dove . Aquí se da de comer a las palomas e incluso se proporcionan recipientes con agua para las Cattle Egret. Frente a la playa hay un parque donde también se pueden observar aves.

Details

Access

The Cattle Egret Breeding Colony is located on the west side of Arrecife, on the outskirts of the city. There is a large parking lot nearby. Press P on the map for directions. From the parking lot it is only a few steps to the breeding colony.

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Español: La colonia de Cattle Egret se encuentra en el lado oeste de Arrecife, a las afueras de la ciudad. Hay un amplio aparcamiento cerca (Presione P en el mapa para obtener indicaciones). Desde el aparcamiento, son solo unos pasos hasta la colonia de cría.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Forest , City/village , Park

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring

Route

Unpaved road , Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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