Descrição
This site offers the option of two circular walks. One of 2-3 km and other (Sendero El Palancar) of c8km. The longer circuit takes you along the edge of a large reservoir (Embalse de Charco Redondo) but you should see most of the birds the area has to offer on the shorter walk. Both routes snake through woodland and open areas. The woodlands hold Felosa-ibérica, Felosa de Bonelli and Chapim-de-poupa, open woodland areas have Escrevedeira-de-garganta-preta and Cotovia-pequena and the low scrub a veriety of ‘Sylvia’ warblers such as Papa-amoras-comum, Toutinegra-de-cabeça-preta and Felosa-do-mato. At the start of the walk you have a good view to the south across the main road as it passes over the Puerta de Valdespera. This makes it a good location to watch the movement of raptors in spring and autumn when Águia-calçada, Milhafre-preto, Bútio-vespeiro and the odd Abutre do Egipto (plus Cegonha-preta) pass through. Grifo-comum, Águia-cobreira, Gavião da Europa and Águia-d'asa-redonda frequently appear but you need a good deal of luck to spot Águia de Bonelli or Açor here although both are possible. The reservoir may also attract passing Águia-pesqueira. During passage periods expect Abelharuco-comum and pretty much any small passerine migrant.
Detalhes
Acesso
Take Exit 70 on the A 381 Algeciras - Seville road and then head along the service road under the main road southwards for c2 km. The sendero is signposted to your right at the top of a long slope. Park and follow the paths.
Terreno e Habitat
Floresta , Lago , Árvores e arbustos dispersos , Zonas húmidasCondições
Montanhoso , Rochoso , Paisagem abertaCaminho circular
Simé útil um telescópio?
Pode ser útilBoa temporada de observação de aves
Primavera , OutonoMelhor hora para visitar
PrimaveraRota
Estrada não pavimentada , Caminho estreitoCaminho dificil
Caminhada médiaAcessível por
PéAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
NãoInformação extra
As noted above for the less energetic the shorter should produce most of the birds but walking along the reservoir may give you a chance of Águia-pesqueira. On the shorter walk look out en route for a couple of ancient cave shelters (in later years the haunt of charcoal burners and, allegedly, a refuge of bandits and brigands).