Descrição
This nature area is located where the Guadalquivir River flows through Córdoba, in the heart of the city. Prolonged absence of human intervention allowed river sedimentation to produce the area's characteristics copses, islets of mud and sand, and varied flora and fauna. In Sotos de la Albolafia a wide variety of bird species can be spotted. Running down from the San Rafael Roman Bridge, the pockets of riverine forest, once abundant, now form a small area with varied birdlife, featuring some 120 species. Guarda-rios-comum are seen regularly, as well as river Otters.
Some of the nice birds you can see here are Garça-pequena, Papa-ratos, Íbis-preta, Poupa, Abelharuco-comum, Torcicolo, Peneireiro-das-torres, Papa-figos, Caimão, Garça-branca-pequena, Chapim-de-faces-pretas, Fuinha-dos-juncos, Andorinha-dáurica, Rouxinol-comum, Pisco-de-peito-azul and Lugre.
Detalhes
Acesso
The eco-friendly way to get there is by train (excellent service) and a 20 minute walk from the RENFE station. If you have to use a car, parking is only possible on the south side of the river. Cycling is also a good option as the city of Córdoba has a really good cyclepath network.
Terreno e Habitat
Terras húmidas , Rio , Camas de junco , Cidade/Vila , Árvores e arbustos dispersosCondições
Plano , Pantanoso , Paisagem abertaCaminho circular
Simé útil um telescópio?
Pode ser útilBoa temporada de observação de aves
Durante todo o ano , Primavera , Outono , InvernoMelhor hora para visitar
Primavera , Outono , Inverno , Migração da primaveraRota
Estrada pavimentadaCaminho dificil
FácilAcessível por
Pé , Bicicleta , Cadeira de rodasAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
NãoInformação extra
Peneireiro-das-torres arrives in March, and nest in the steeples of some churches and tall buildings in the city. Among them San Agustin, Santa Victoria, The Biblioteca provincial. Coruja-do-mato can be heard at night in Plaza Colón and in the avenue that takes you from the city center to the station.

