Descrizione
The Embalse de Arrocampo is a large artificial marshland, created to cool of the water used by the nuclear power plant before flowing back into the Tagus. The water is surrounded by bulrush vegetation and the warm water supports a rich feeding ground for many sought after and truly magnificent species, most notably, the area holds a strong population of Pollo sultano. Apart from this emblematic species, many others can be found, as well as a fine range of amphibians, reptiles and mammals (most notably Egyptian Mongoose). Near the village of Saucedilla a series of bird hides gives excellent views of the birds.
Dettagli
Accesso
At the Southern edge of the village of Saucedilla, near the football pitch, there is a small visitor' s center (next to the indicated parking spot) where you can get the keys to the 4 hides overlooking the marshland, be advised though, the center has rather strange opening hours, so check the internet carefully. The trail towards the hides starts just next to the Visitor' s centre. You can also drive by car to all hides if you want to.
Terreno e habitat
Zona umida , Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Prateria/pascolo , Fiume , Canneti , VelmeCaratteristiche dell’area
Terreno piano , Paludoso , Non ombreggiato , Paesaggio apertoPercorso ad anello
NoÈ utile un cannocchiale?
Può essere utileBuona stagione per il BW
Tutto l'annoMiglior periodo per visitare
Primavera , Inverno , AutunnoPercorso
Sentiero ampioGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FacileModalità di accesso
A piedi , Macchina , Bicicletta , Sedia a rotelleCapanno/torretta di osservazione
SiInformazioni aggiuntive
The best spot for Pollo sultano is the corner of the first birdwatching hide (near the visitor' s centre, see the map). In fact, in 1 evening in summer we saw Pollo sultano Airone rosso , Nitticora , Tarabusino , Upupa , Sgarza ciuffetto , Garzetta , Falco di palude and Biancone , all at the first hide.

