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Marismas de Trebujena

Cadiz  >  Spain

This is a newly created reserve (2024) which has yet to "bed in" so the extensive lagunas and 'scrapes' have yet to reach their potential.

Added* by John Cantelo
Most recent update 12 június 2024

Description

The Marismas de Trebujena here were unsuccessfully converted to grazing land but soon reverted to dry saline marshes. An ambitious scheme, completed in 2024, has restored wetland pools and habitats with the aim to attract bütykös szárcsa, Márványos réce and kékcsőrű réce (all of which occur locally). It should also prove attractive to other ducks (üstökösréce, Barátréce. etc) and wading birds like Gulipán, Gólyatöcs, Székicsér and good variety of migrant waders. Check also for larks, raptors and nyílfarkú pusztaityúk. There's a car park, footpath and two viewing platforms which give views over large lagunas and saline marshes beyond.

Details

Access

Access to Marismas de Trebujena is best via Trebujena to the north east as the track from Bonanza/Samlucar is currently in a very poor state. Follow the road south-west along the Guadalquivir from the Embarcadero de Trebujena. The first pools will soon appear on your left and you will reach car park after abot 3 km. From here you can walk to the two viewing platforms.

Terrain and Habitat

Pond , Mud flats , Grassland

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape , Sandy

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Narrow trail , Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

As noted above this is a very new reserve which will slowly mature in coming years and is yet to approach its potential.

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