Madrigalejo Wetland

Extremadura > Spain

Small but nice wetland near the village of Madrigalejo. Ponds surrounded by reed beds, open fields and some scattered trees.

Added* by Terry
Most recent update 24 október 2024

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Description

This small wetland located a little to the northeast of the village of Madrigalejo is nice to check out. There was a nice observation tower here, unfortunately, the lookout tower has burned down. Among the birds you can see in this place are Fehér gólya, Nagy kócsag, Vörös gém (April and May), cserregő nádiposzáta, cigánycsuk, asztrild, Gyurgyalag, Szuharbújó, Barna rétihéja, kuhi, Vörös kánya, sivatagi őrgébics, Ibériai kékszarka and pettyes kakukk (January to April). In the winter months the Fülemülesitke is a regular visitor.

Details

Access

Easy to reach from the village of Madrigalejo. Click on the P in the map to get directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Reedbeds , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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Top 5 birds

1. Fehér gólya
(Ciconia ciconia)

2. pettyes kakukk
(Clamator glandarius)

3. Barna rétihéja
(Circus aeruginosus)

4. Vörös gém
(Ardea purpurea)

5. asztrild
(Estrilda astrild)

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