Descripción
This is an excellent site for several sought after ducks and is convenient for exploring both the Salinas de Bonanza and the east bank of the Guadalquivir. Arriving from the direction of Sanlucar de Barrameda pull off as you enter the pinewoods to explore the laguna (c200m from the track) on your left. As you walk towards the laguna check for Gorrión Molinero (a scarce species locally) and passerine migrants in season. A screen here looks towards an island which is home to a small heronry with Garceta Común, Garcilla Bueyera, Martinete Común, Garcilla Cangrejera and Espátula Común. On the laguna itself look for a good variety of ducks (including Pato Colorado, Malvasía Cabeciblanca and, during passage, Cerceta Pardilla (although a 'scope is often needed to pick out the latter as they often frequent the back of the laguna) and Zampullín Cuellinegro. Rarities such as Porrón Acollarado have occurred. In the reedy margins check for, Calamón Común, Avetorillo común , Carricero Tordal and, in winter, Pájaro-moscón Europeo.
A bumpy, but drivable, track runs the length of the woods with a good side track on the right about 800m after you enter the woods. There are many opportunities along these tracks to pull over and park to explore on foot. These pine woods are the only site in Cadiz province for Rabilargo Ibérico although in recent years they have been very scarce and elusive. The sandy side tracks can be excellent for Abubilla común and migrants such as Papamoscas Cerrojillo, Colirrojo Real, etc. The woodland is also home to a good population of Milano Negro and Águila calzada. Check in the evening for Chotacabras Cuellirrojo .
In spring and autumn the laguna, open fields and nearby marshes should also be scanned for a variety of aerial feeders such as swifts (Vencejo Pálido Vencejo Común , less often Vencejo Real and, rarely, Vencejo Moro), hirundines (inc. Golondrina Dáurica). Look too for more raptors such as Milano Real (scarce in Cadiz province) and Aguilucho Lagunero Occidental plus hawking Canastera Común.
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A bus runs from Sanlucar to the edge of the pines where the service terminates. By car go through Bonanza and on through La Algaida to reach the pines. There are many places where you can pull over and explore the woodland on foot.
