Description
Laguna Juncosa can sometimes dry up completely in summer, but in winter and after a wet spring it can be superb for birding. Among the birds you can encounter here are Patka Žličarka, Patka Kreketaljka, Riđokrila Pješčarka, Mala Prutka, Kulik Blatarić, Common Waxbill, Kukmasta Ševa, Modronoga Sabljarka, Primorska Bjeloguza, Plamenac, Mala Bijela Čaplja, Blistavi Ibis, Vlastelica, Èakora, Patka Gogoljica, Crnogrli Gnjurac and when you are lucky Mramorna patka or Krunasta liska.
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Access
Easiest to drive from El Puerto de Santa Maria north. The roads are private but most locals just use them. Alternative is to cycle. But that is a a bit far to go. Note that this lagoon can dry up in summer.