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Embalse de Alcollarín

Extremadura  >  Spain

Beautiful reservoir rich in birdlife. Especially the shallow part on the eastern side of the reservoir attracts countless bird species.

Added* by Everars
Most recent update 22 aprilie 2022

Description

The Alcollarín Dam was built on the bed of the Alcollarín River and is situated in an area of dehesa. Most interesting is the shallow northeastern end of the reservoir, but the whole length of the reservoir is interesting. Halfway the reservor is a viewpoint which offers a beautiful view across the whole reservoir. From there a dirt road runs to the most interesting part. There you will find a pool held back by a small weir, surrounded by dehesa. The dead trees that still stand in the water are used as resting and nesting trees. Among the birds you can encounter on and around the reservoir are Pescăriță râzătoare, Ciovlică ruginie, Rândunică roșcată, Pescăraș albastru, Lopătar, Egretă mică, Lăcar mare, Vânturel mic, Grangur, Piciorong and in winter Cocor. But many more, see the birdlist below.

Details

Access

Before you reach the village of Alcollarín coming from the west turn left to the dam or coming from the east directly after the villige turn right (see the route on the map below) until you reach the dam and then continue along the eastern bank. Click on a P in the map to get directions to that point.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Spring

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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