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Embalse de la Tabla

León  >  Spain

Easy accessible reservoir with the possibility of seeing up to 40 bird species depending on the time of year.

Added* by Panxolinha
Most recent update 21 mars 2026

Description

Embalse de la Tabla is a small reservoir in a quiet rural area southwest of the city of León. The surroundings are open countryside with farmland, and gentle hills typical of the León region. Birds you can observe depending on the time of year and the water level in the reservoir include Herfugl, Býsvelgur, Topplævirki, Næturgali, Álmtittlingur, Hvítstorkur, Gráhegri, Bjarthegri, Mjallhegri, Dílagaukur, Brúnheiðir, Gjóður, Snákerna, Hettumáfur, Ryðönd, Dverggoði, Háleggur, Sandlóa, and Hrossagaukur.

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Español: Área de fácil acceso y con posibilidad de ver hasta 40 especies en función de la época del año.

Details

Access

Embalse de la Tabla is located 50 km southwest of the city of León, near the village of Jiménez de Jamuz. Press P on the map for directions to a parking spot. The bird hide is closed because Býsvelgur nest there.

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Español: El Embalse de la Tabla está situado a 50 km al suroeste de la ciudad de León, cerca del pueblo de Jiménez de Jamuz. Es posible el estacionamiento. La caseta de observación está cerrada porque anidan los abejarucos.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Plain , Lake , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , No shadow

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Links

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