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San Kristobal

Basque country  >  Spain

One of the outstanding birding spots in the Urdaibai estuary. There is an observatory looking directly at the marsh.

Added* by Marcos Isasi Arruti
Most recent update 8 ožujka 2020

Description

San Kristobal is part of the Urdaibai estuary, the most important wetland in the Basque Country. San Kristobal is a great resting spot for birds during migration, generally waders. Many passerines can also be seen. Not the best spot for wintering birds. A small beach is also present. To the right of the observatory deciduous trees are present, also pines.

Details

Access

There is a parking spot 10 minutes away of the birding site. A train also stops there. The trainstation and parking are markes on the map. The closest bus station is about 20 minutes away from the site.

Terrain and Habitat

Mud flats , Beach , River , Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Forest

Conditions

Flat , Sandy , Wet , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

Sunny days can attract local people with dogs. They are usually not on a leash so they can spook the birds.

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