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Laguna de La Albuera

Extremadura  >  Spain

A series of temporary lakes and ponds that are a great place for birdwatching. More than 150 species of birds have been seen here.

Añadido* por Julio
Última actualización 7 enero 2023

Descripción

Lakes of La Albuera consists of a series of temporary Mediterranean lakes and ponds (Lagunas Grande, Llana, Marciega, Chica, del Burro, del Carril and other, smaller ones), small areas of saline steppe habitats and open dehesa of Holm oaks. The birds that reside in this series of wetland areas over the course of the year is of high diversity. In total more than 150 species of birds have been recorded here.

In spring typical species nesting in the area are Somormujo Lavanco, Zampullín Común, Ánade friso and Zampullín Cuellinegro. Also waders like Cigüeñuela común, Canastera Común and Avefría Europea. Also Fumarel Cariblanco can be seen. Aguilucho Lagunero Occidental breeds at the lake some years. In winter there are large populations of Ánsar común, Cerceta Común, Ánade rabudo norteño, Cuchara Común, Silbón Europeo, Pato Colorado and Porrón Europeo, (which breed some years). The area is also a traditional area for Grulla Común to winter and feed in (over 1000 individuals), using the lake Laguna Grande to roost). Passage migrants include some flocks of Espátula Común, Cerceta Carretona, Archibebe Común and Combatiente. In the Holm oak dehesa around the lakes there are breeding species such as Elanio Común, Águila calzada, Rabilargo Ibérico, Curruca Mirlona, Abubilla común, as well as many other bird species.

Detalles

Accesso

The best way to reach the area is via the N-432 (Badajoz-Granada), which you can take towards La Albuera either from the city of Badajoz itself, from the north, or from Zafra via the A-66, from the south.

access the complex of lakes starts in La Albuera and can be done in half a day, partly by car, partly on foot. Take the N-432 southwards from this town, towards Zafra, and after about 6 km, at kilometre point 29.400 (at this point there is an information panel about the natural area) turn left onto a small dirt track. Park your car by the road and walk straight along the track for about 2 km, which will take you to the centre of the complex of lakes formed by Lagunas de la Marciega, Laguna Grande and Laguna Llana, all of which are amongst the Holm oaks of Dehesa del Caballo. Next go back to your car and about 100 m further down the road you will find another track on the left that will take you to the lake Laguna Chica, about 1 km distance, going past the farmhouse Cortijo de las Nateras Altas. The lake called Laguna del Burro, which is very shallow, is reached by the road called Carril de las Vacas, which is also a left turn off the N-432, at kilometre point 27.300. Park your car by the road again and after walking for 1.7 km you will see the lake on the right. Other lakes belonging to this complex can be found next to the N-432, at kilometre points 31.500 (Laguna del Carril) and 33.000 (Laguna de La Gitana).

Terreno y habitat

Lago , Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Humedal

Condiciones

Plano , Paisaje abierto

Camino circular

No

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Puede ser útil

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Primavera , Migración de otoño , Migración de primavera

Ruta

Camino sin asfaltar , Camino ancho

Camino difícil de andar

Caminata media

Accesible vía

A pie , Coche

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

Información extra

This route can be done at any time of the year, except, maybe, the middle of the scorching summer. However, it’s recommended to do it in spring (March-May) or winter (December-February). Bear in mind, however, that in the winter the state of the tracks is often very poor, due to the clayey nature of the land, mud and water. Also we should mention that it’s only in years of normal rainfall, with plenty of rain in autumn and spring, that the lakes contain water throughout the rainy period; if not, they can remain completely dry for the whole year.

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