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Laguna Juncosa

Cadiz  >  Spain

Lake with reed ridges and open water surface. Surrounded by sandy heath and arable land. Water channels for irrigation.​​

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Most recent update 24 noiembrie 2023
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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.

Details

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.

Terrain and Habitat

Lake , Grassland , Wetland , Reedbeds , Mud flats , Moors/heathland

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape , Dry , No shadow , Sandy

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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