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Balsa de Cadimo

Jaén  >  Spain

An artificial irrigation pond in the middle of a sea of ​​olive trees. The best point to see aquatic birds in Jaén. In addition, it is a migratory point.

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Most recent update 10 november 2022

Description

Balsa de Cadimo is a reservoir located 12 km north to the city of Jaén. The irrigation pond attracts many birds. A few examples of birds you can encounter: beloglavka, kostanjevka, plamenec, bela štorklja, črnovrati ponirek, čopasta čaplja, črna stepska kokoška, mala droplja, čebelar and čopasta kukavica. But there are many more, see the birdlist below.

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Espagnol: Balsa de Cadimo es un estanque artificial en medio de olivares. El mejor punto para ver aves acuáticas en Jaén. Además, es un buen punto para observar la migración de aves.

Details

Access

The area is remote and you can only get there with your own transport. Once there you can explore the area on foot or follow the unpaved track by car.

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Espagnol: La zona es remota y solo se puede llegar en coche. Una vez allí, puede explorar el área a pie o seguir la pista sin asfaltar en automóvil.

Terrain and Habitat

Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland

Conditions

Dry , Open landscape , No shadow , Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Links

View other birding spots in the area that are published on Birdingplaces

Map

Top 5 birds

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