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Description
It is a river landscape surrounded by cultivated fields. The Guadiaro river always has plenty of water and, in spring and summer, a small dam is built to use the water, to irrigate upstream. However, the Genal river, which comes from the Ronda mountains, usually has little water in spring and summer. Downstream from the point where both rivers meet, the riverbed is a series of small streams and ponds, pebbles and riverside and shrub vegetation. This set, with many different habitats, also attracts a great variety of birds.
In the river, you can find several species of herons such as Siva Čaplja, Čaplja Govedarica or, with luck, Žuta Čaplja and Gak, and in the surroundings, Čaplja Govedarica. It's a good place to look for Vijoglav and Bukoč, especially in winter. During the migration periods you can see a great variety of passerines such as warblers, thrushes, pipits and wagtails, and it is not difficult to find Ćuk. Among the species that can be seen all year round, or almost all year round, are Vodomar, Kulik Sljepčić and Gorska Pastirica, which all breed there, Mala Prutka or Crnokrila Prutka. The most interesting migratory species, which breed here, and also can be see in migration, are Zapadni sivi voljić, Crvenovrati leganj, Grlica, Kukavica or Vuga. In the nearby areas breed Primorska Bjeloguza and Riđoglavi Svračak, and it's easy to see birds of prey such as Škanjac, Patuljasti orao or Zmijar. Ušara lives very close to here although it is easier to hear than to see. If the wind is adequate, you can see migration of soaring birds, swallows and swifts.
Details
Access
From the A-7 motorway, take exit 133 by the A-2102. You have to arrive to San Martín del Tesorillo, passing before San Enrique de Guadiaro and Secadero. Once in San Martín del Tesorillo, in the town square, take the CA-8200 road that heads north. At 8 km. leave the road and take an unpaved track to the right. A good parking place is about 400 meters on the left.
Terrain and Habitat
Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes , River , ValleyConditions
Flat , High water possible , No shadow , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Summer , Spring migration , SpringRoute
Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Car , Bicycle , FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
In winter, waterproof boots can be useful.