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Marismas de Alday

Cantabria  >  Spain

Area of marshes in the southwest of Santander Bay, which is home to numerous bird species.

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Most recent update 28 June 2023
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Description

Marismas de Alday have several pools of different sizes that serve as a refuge for migratory birds that rest in the Santander Bay area. Despite being a place surrounded by roads and shopping centers, it is possible to see rare species, which can range from Little Gull to Black-crowned Night Heron, or Northern Lapwing and Ruff passing through. In addition, it is a breeding area for Black-winged Stilt.

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Espagnol: Se trata de una zona de marismas del suroeste de la Bahía de Santander, que pese a encontrarse en un lugar sumamente antropizado alberga numerosas especies. Las marismas cuentan con varias charcas de diverso tamaño que sirven de refugio a las aves migratorias que descansan en el área de la Bahía de Santander. Pese a ser un lugar rodeado por carreteras y centros comerciales, es posible ver especies poco habituales, que pueden ir desde Little Gull hasta Black-crowned Night Heron, pasando por las Northern Lapwing y los Ruff. Además, es una zona de cría de la Black-winged Stilt.

Details

Access

Access is very easy, as it has a large parking lot next to it, the one belonging to the "Valle Real" shopping center. Click on the P in the map for directions. Some of the roads are paved. The entire surface is flat.

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Espagnol: El acceso es muy sencillo, ya que cuenta con un gran aparcamiento al lado, el del centro comercial "Valle Real" y algunos de los caminos están pavimentados. Toda la superficie es llana.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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