Beschrijving
It is a river landscape surrounded by cultivated fields. The Guadiaro river always has plenty of water and, in spring and summer, a small dam is built to use the water, to irrigate upstream. However, the Genal river, which comes from the Ronda mountains, usually has little water in spring and summer. Downstream from the point where both rivers meet, the riverbed is a series of small streams and ponds, pebbles and riverside and shrub vegetation. This set, with many different habitats, also attracts a great variety of birds.
In the river, you can find several species of herons such as Blauwe Reiger, Koereiger or, with luck, Ralreiger and Kwak, and in the surroundings, Koereiger. It's a good place to look for Draaihals and Visarend, especially in winter. During the migration periods you can see a great variety of passerines such as warblers, thrushes, pipits and wagtails, and it is not difficult to find Dwergooruil. Among the species that can be seen all year round, or almost all year round, are IJsvogel, Kleine Plevier and Grote Gele Kwikstaart, which all breed there, Oeverloper or Witgat. The most interesting migratory species, which breed here, and also can be see in migration, are Westelijke Vale Spotvogel, Moorse Nachtzwaluw, Zomertortel, Koekoek or Wielewaal. In the nearby areas breed Blonde Tapuit and Roodkopklauwier, and it's easy to see birds of prey such as Buizerd, Dwergarend or Slangenarend. Oehoe lives very close to here although it is easier to hear than to see. If the wind is adequate, you can see migration of soaring birds, swallows and swifts.
Details
Toegang
From the A-7 motorway, take exit 133 by the A-2102. You have to arrive to San Martín del Tesorillo, passing before San Enrique de Guadiaro and Secadero. Once in San Martín del Tesorillo, in the town square, take the CA-8200 road that heads north. At 8 km. leave the road and take an unpaved track to the right. A good parking place is about 400 meters on the left.
Terrein en leefgebied
Landbouw , Verspreide bomen en struiken , Rivier , DalOmstandigheden
Vlak , Hoog water mogelijk , Geen schaduw , Open landschapRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
JaTelescoop meenemen?
Kan handig zijnWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Het hele jaarToptijd voor dit gebied
Zomer , Voorjaarstrek , LenteRoute
Verharde weg , Breed pad , Onverharde wegZwaarte wandeling
GemakkelijkToegankelijk via
Auto , Fiets , Te voetVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
NeeExtra info
In winter, waterproof boots can be useful.