Descripción
This nature area is located where the Guadalquivir River flows through Córdoba, in the heart of the city. Prolonged absence of human intervention allowed river sedimentation to produce the area's characteristics copses, islets of mud and sand, and varied flora and fauna. In Sotos de la Albolafia a wide variety of bird species can be spotted. Running down from the San Rafael Roman Bridge, the pockets of riverine forest, once abundant, now form a small area with varied birdlife, featuring some 120 species. Martín Pescador Común are seen regularly, as well as river Otters.
Some of the nice birds you can see here are Avetorillo común, Garcilla Cangrejera, Morito Común, Abubilla común, Abejaruco Europeo, Torcecuello Euroasiático, Cernícalo Primilla, Oropéndola Europea, Calamón Común, Garceta Común, Pájaro-moscón Europeo, Cistícola Buitrón, Golondrina Dáurica, Ruiseñor Común, Ruiseñor Pechiazul and Jilguero Lúgano.
Detalles
Accesso
The eco-friendly way to get there is by train (excellent service) and a 20 minute walk from the RENFE station. If you have to use a car, parking is only possible on the south side of the river. Cycling is also a good option as the city of Córdoba has a really good cyclepath network.
Terreno y habitat
Humedal , Río , Cañizos , Ciudad/Pueblo , Árboles y arbustos dispersosCondiciones
Plano , Pantanoso , Paisaje abiertoCamino circular
Sí¿Se necesita telescopio?
Puede ser útilBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Todo el año , Primavera , Otoño , InviernoMejor momento para visitar
Primavera , Otoño , Invierno , Migración de primaveraRuta
Camino pavimentadoCamino difícil de andar
FácilAccesible vía
A pie , Bicicleta , Silla de ruedasEscondite de observación / plataforma
NoInformación extra
Cernícalo Primilla arrives in March, and nest in the steeples of some churches and tall buildings in the city. Among them San Agustin, Santa Victoria, The Biblioteca provincial. Cárabo Común can be heard at night in Plaza Colón and in the avenue that takes you from the city center to the station.

