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Lago de la Casa de Campo

Comunidad de Madrid  >  Spain

An artificial lake right next to Madrid, surrounded by the biggest park in the city: Casa de Campo.

Añadido* por Raúl Marín
Última actualización 8 enero 2021

Descripción

The artificial lake Lago de la Casa de Campo got a glow-up some years ago, making it a great place to watch some waterfowl without moving far from the city. Some species even breed in the reed platforms put during the remodelations, such as Ánade azulón and Focha Común. In winter it becomes a usual roosting place for gulls, and some other water-based species may come to spend the cold season; so you never know if any interenting species may be there.

The surrounding area (and the whole Casa de Campo) is a typical Mediterranean forest, with pine trees and holm oaks covering the area, although in a open forest squeme. There are some streams that are followed by riparian forests, so they increase the variety of plant species and with it, the bird ones. Both forest birds, such as Pito Real, Herrerillo Capuchino and many others live in the trees and bushes; and it is not uncommon to see many raptors soaring above the area, being the Águila Imperial Ibérica and Buitre Negro some standouts.

Detalles

Accesso

There are 2 ways to access the lake. The first one is by car, bus or underground, as there are some stops right next to the area. There is also a free parking, so leaving the car parked is not a problem at all. The second one is from Madrid Río, and involves a bit of walking, so the only way to go this way is by foot or by bike. The proper route is recommended to be done walking or cycling.

Terreno y habitat

Lago , Bosque , Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Ciudad/Pueblo , Meseta , Río

Condiciones

Plano , Seco , Polvoriento

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Puede ser útil

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Migración de primavera , Migración de otoño , Invierno , Primavera

Ruta

Camino pavimentado , Camino sin asfaltar

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie , Bicicleta

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

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