Beschrijving
Parque Natural el Hondo (Parc Natural de El Fondo in Valencian) is a marsh area that includes both permanently salty and sweet lakes. It is one of the best places for birdwatching in the region. The reserve is of great importance for wintering birds, migratory birds and also the area is of course an important breeding ground for endangered species as Marmereend and Witkopeend. Possibility to observe a large number of species, easily with observatories. Also good for species as Ralreiger, Purperkoet, Knobbelmeerkoet and in winter there is a chance on Bastaardarend.
Details
Toegang
Parque Natural El Hondo is located between the cities of Alicante and Murcia. You can park at the entrance of the site for free. Press P on the map for directions. There are several signposted routes, of different distances, with observatories. On the map you see the green trail (4 km) that starts from the Visitor Centre. Another nice route you can walk is the blue trail (7 km). It runs through habitat of Blauwe Kiekendief, Dwergarend, Groene Specht (Iberian), Draaihals, Scharrelaar and Iberische Klapekster.
Terrein en leefgebied
Wetland , Meer , RietveldenOmstandigheden
VlakRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
JaTelescoop meenemen?
JaWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Het hele jaar , WinterToptijd voor dit gebied
WinterRoute
Verharde weg , Breed pad , Onverharde weg , Smal padZwaarte wandeling
GemakkelijkToegankelijk via
Te voet , Fiets , RolstoelVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
JaExtra info
See separate entry Parque Natural El Hondo - Ruta Zona Sur for the southern part of the nature reserve (which also has several bird hides and offers more reed habitats and shallow lakes).


