Description
Laguna Juncosa can sometimes dry up completely in summer, but in winter and after a wet spring it can be superb for birding. Among the birds you can encounter here are Rață lingurar, Rață pestriță, Ciovlică ruginie, Fluierar de munte, Prundăraș gulerat mare, Astrild cu cioc roșu, Ciocârlan, Ciocîntors, Pietrar mediteranean, Flamingo roz, Egretă mică, Țigănuș, Piciorong, Rață cu cap alb, Rață cu ciuf, Corcodel cu gât negru and when you are lucky Rață porumbacă or Lișiță cucuiată.
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Access
Easiest to drive from El Puerto de Santa Maria north. The roads are private but most locals just use them. Alternative is to cycle. But that is a a bit far to go. Note that this lagoon can dry up in summer.