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Descripción
This site is recommended as much for its scenic qualities as its birdlife but still offers the chance of excellent birding with the bonus of being able to park by a pleasant little venta (cafe) and walk up to the dam (Presa de los Hurones) which offers impressive views across the reservoir, the wooded hills and back down to the quaint village below.
It's 7.5 km from the turning off the CA 503 to the foot of the dam but after 5 km you reach a derelict 'recreation area' which can be worth a stop for species like Serín Verdecillo, Jilguero Europeo, Zarcero Políglota and Ruiseñor Común. Listen out for the call of Pito Real in the woodland here and elsewhere. They're much harder to see than hear but worth making the effort as the distinctive Iberian race (sharpei) is increasing being recognised as a full species. Buitre Leonado often sit on the crags nearby and give exellent views.
The village of Los Hurones is quite unlike any other in the area having been constructed for the workers building the dam at this relatively remote spot. The uniform design of the attractive cottages placed in neat terraces and the matching church tower gives an air of quiet tranquility and just a whiff of dystopian menace! The venta here gives you an opportunity to check the skies above for raptors whilst enjoying a coffee, beer or light snack. Don't ignore the channel below the dam as it has both Lavandera Cascadeña and Lavandera Blanca plus an outside chance of otters (whether you'll see any ferrets, which the village is named after is another matter!).
Although the drive and the village alone is worth a detour don't omit the steep but rewarding climb up to the dam itself. The road across the dam gives you commanding views down the valley, across the reservoir and the surrounding wooded hills. It's another good place to scan for raptors such as Halcón Peregrino, Águila calzada, Busardo ratonero, Buitre Leonado and, with luck, Águila perdicera or Azor Común. During passage periods look for Abejero Europeo, Milano Negro, Alimoche Común, etc and Cigüeña Negra. The dam itself hosts a large colony of Avión Común (which ought to make the site attractive to Vencejo Cafre as it hijacks their nests to breed). The margins of the reservoir can attract Andarríos Chico.
Detalles
Accesso
Take the CA 503 from Algar towards Puerto de Galiz and the Alcornocales and then the narrow but good metalled road on your left after c9 km (or if coming from the Alcornocales on the right c7.5 from the junction with the A 375). The drive is pleasant and the road quiet.
Terreno y habitat
Lago , Valle , BosqueCondiciones
MontañosoCamino circular
No¿Se necesita telescopio?
Puede ser útilBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Primavera , Verano , OtoñoMejor momento para visitar
PrimaveraRuta
Camino pavimentadoCamino difícil de andar
AgotadorAccesible vía
A pie , CocheEscondite de observación / plataforma
NoInformación extra
Mainly a driving route but the walk up to the presa is very steep.