Descripción
Parque Natural el Hondo (Parc Natural de El Fondo in Valencian) is a marsh area that includes both permanently salty and sweet lakes. It is one of the best places for birdwatching in the region. The reserve is of great importance for wintering birds, migratory birds and also the area is of course an important breeding ground for endangered species as Cerceta Pardilla and Malvasía Cabeciblanca. Possibility to observe a large number of species, easily with observatories. Also good for species as Garcilla Cangrejera, Calamón Común, Focha Moruna and in winter there is a chance on Águila Moteada.
Detalles
Accesso
Parque Natural El Hondo is located between the cities of Alicante and Murcia. You can park at the entrance of the site for free. Press P on the map for directions. There are several signposted routes, of different distances, with observatories. On the map you see the green trail (4 km) that starts from the Visitor Centre. Another nice route you can walk is the blue trail (7 km). It runs through habitat of Aguilucho pálido, Águila calzada, Pito Real (Iberian), Torcecuello Euroasiático, Carraca Europea and Alcaudón real.
Terreno y habitat
Humedal , Lago , CañizosCondiciones
PlanoCamino circular
Sí¿Se necesita telescopio?
SíBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Todo el año , InviernoMejor momento para visitar
InviernoRuta
Camino pavimentado , Camino ancho , Camino sin asfaltar , Camino estrechoCamino difícil de andar
FácilAccesible vía
A pie , Bicicleta , Silla de ruedasEscondite de observación / plataforma
SíInformación extra
See separate entry Parque Natural El Hondo - Ruta Zona Sur for the southern part of the nature reserve (which also has several bird hides and offers more reed habitats and shallow lakes).


