Descrição
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 Caimão. 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.
Detalhes
Acesso
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
Terras húmidas , Árvores e arbustos dispersos , Campina , Rio , Camas de junco , LamaçaisCondições
Plano , Pantanoso , Sem sombra , Paisagem abertaCaminho circular
Nãoé útil um telescópio?
Pode ser útilBoa temporada de observação de aves
Durante todo o anoMelhor hora para visitar
Primavera , Inverno , OutonoRota
Caminho largoCaminho dificil
FácilAcessível por
Pé , Carro , Bicicleta , Cadeira de rodasAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
SimInformação extra
The best spot for Caimão 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 Caimão Garça-roxa , Socó-taquari , Garça-pequena , Poupa , Papa-ratos , Garça-branca-pequena , Tartaranhão-ruivo-dos-pauis and Águia-cobreira , all at the first hide.

