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Pinar de Algaida - Codo de la Esparraguera

Cadiz Province  >  Spain

Great continuation of a visit to Bonanza saltpans and Laguna de Tarelo.

Ajouté* par John Cantelo
Dernière actualisation 4 mars 2022

Description

Route on the east bank of the Guadalquivir. Starting at the northern end of Pinar de Algaida you have a good view across the marismas where you have a good chance of Busard des roseaux and Milan royal (local in Cadiz province). Continuing towards the River Gudalquivir by turning left (near a prominent weir) you have the river on the right and more marismas on the left. Look for a variety of waders in riverside pools, scan the low salt-resistant vegetation for Bergeronnette printanière, Alouette calandrelle and Fauvette à lunettes (summer) and the resident Alouette pispolette. The very scarce Ganga cata is an outside possibility here. At the end of the drivable track scan the flooded salinas for Flamant rose and keep an eye on the sky for a variety of raptors.

Returning to the weir continue along the Guadalquivir (now on your left) but stop after c400m at the first set of pools on your left. This is the Codo de la Esparraguera which is a prime site for Sarcelle marbrée although this iconic species can be seen anywhere in the pools for the next 3 km. These pools also hold Ibis falcinelle, Flamant rose, Spatule blanche, Nette rousse, etc. The river itself attracts Sterne hansel and Goéland railleur and Glaréole à collier hawk over the marshes.

Just after the road turns away from the river towards Trebujena, pull over and explore the new reserve across the road to explore the site on foot. At the time of writing (April 2020) this is still being developed but when complete will consist of several pools, a hide and watchtower. Again look out or Fauvette à lunettes and Alouette pispolette in the low cover here and scan the marismas from the watchtower for the very elusive Ganga cata (esp. early morning/evening). As the road climbs towards Trebujena you enter an area of low intesity vineyards. In late spring and summer this area should be checked for the rare and declining Agrobate roux (best sought for in the morning).

Détails

Accès

Accessed from Bonanza via Pinar de Algaida or from Trebujena along reasonable tracks and metalled roads.

Terrain et Habitat

Zone humide , Vasières , Rivière , Agriculture

Conditions

Plat , Paysage ouvert

Boucle

Non

Avez-vous besoin d'une longue-vue?

Oui

Saison idéale pour observer

Toute l'année

Meilleure période pour une visite

Printemps

Itinéraire

Route pavée , Route non pavée

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Facile

Accessible via

Voiture

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Oui

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