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Pinar de Algaida - Codo de la Esparraguera

Cadiz Province  >  Spain

Great continuation of a visit to Bonanza saltpans and Laguna de Tarelo.

Aggiunto* da John Cantelo
Ultimo aggiornamento 4 marzo 2022

Descrizione

Route on the east bank of the Guadalquivir. Starting at the northern end of Pinar de Algaida you have a good view across the marismas where you have a good chance of Falco di palude and Nibbio reale (local in Cadiz province). Continuing towards the River Gudalquivir by turning left (near a prominent weir) you have the river on the right and more marismas on the left. Look for a variety of waders in riverside pools, scan the low salt-resistant vegetation for Cutrettola, Calandrella and Sterpazzola della Sardegna (summer) and the resident Calandrina. The very scarce Grandule is an outside possibility here. At the end of the drivable track scan the flooded salinas for Fenicottero and keep an eye on the sky for a variety of raptors.

Returning to the weir continue along the Guadalquivir (now on your left) but stop after c400m at the first set of pools on your left. This is the Codo de la Esparraguera which is a prime site for Anatra marmorizzata although this iconic species can be seen anywhere in the pools for the next 3 km. These pools also hold Mignattaio, Fenicottero, Spatola, Fistione turco, etc. The river itself attracts Sterna zampenere and Gabbiano roseo and Pernice di mare hawk over the marshes.

Just after the road turns away from the river towards Trebujena, pull over and explore the new reserve across the road to explore the site on foot. At the time of writing (April 2020) this is still being developed but when complete will consist of several pools, a hide and watchtower. Again look out or Sterpazzola della Sardegna and Calandrina in the low cover here and scan the marismas from the watchtower for the very elusive Grandule (esp. early morning/evening). As the road climbs towards Trebujena you enter an area of low intesity vineyards. In late spring and summer this area should be checked for the rare and declining Usignolo d'Africa (best sought for in the morning).

Dettagli

Accesso

Accessed from Bonanza via Pinar de Algaida or from Trebujena along reasonable tracks and metalled roads.

Terreno e habitat

Zona umida , Velme , Fiume , Terreni coltivati

Caratteristiche dell’area

Terreno piano , Paesaggio aperto

Percorso ad anello

No

È utile un cannocchiale?

Si

Buona stagione per il BW

Tutto l'anno

Miglior periodo per visitare

Primavera

Percorso

Strada asfaltata , Strada sterrata

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Facile

Modalità di accesso

Macchina

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

Si

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