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Cabo Burela

Lugo  >  Spain

Cape on the Cantabrian Sea located next to the town of Burela. This is the best point in the province of Lugo for seawatching.

Added* by LSantosPérez
Most recent update 23 decembar 2022

Description

Cabo Burela, despite being slightly elevated above sea level, is the best seabird observation point in the province of Lugo. It is located just 500 meters from the town of Burela, so it is easily accessible. From here, most of the seabirds of these latitudes can be observed without difficulty, especially during the autumn migration. The most common are Obična bluna, Crni turpan, Veliki pomornik, Vitorepi pomornik, Kratkorepi pomornik, Troprsti galeb, Mali galeb, Čađavi zovoj, Obični zovoj, Balearski zovoj, Great Shearwater, Golemi zovoj, Veliki morski gnjurac, Siva liskonoga, Tankokljuna njorka, Oštrokljuna njorka, Morski vranac, Obična čigra and Dugokljuna čigra. In addition, other rarer ones can also be observed such as Burnica, Vilsonova burnica, Lastorepa burnica, Riđogrli morski gnjurac, Dugorepi pomornik, Morski papagaj, Lastorepi galeb, Mala čigra, Arktička čigra, Crna čigra and Srednji ronac.

In addition to seabirds, many gulls (7 species), waders (15 species) and ducks (6 species) can also be seen during migration, and some passerines can be seen on the cape itself. Sometimes rarities show up such as Smeđa bluna, Gavka, Baršunasti turpan, Ružičasta čigra, Ćubasta kukavica or Severni galeb.

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Espagnol: Cabo Burela es un cabo del Mar Cantábrico situado junto a la villa de Burela. Este cabo, pese a estar poco elevado sobre el nivel del mar, constituye el mejor punto de observación de aves marinas de la provincia de Lugo. Se encuentra a escasos 500 metros de la villa de Burela, por lo que se accede a él muy fácilmente.

Desde aquí se pueden observar sin dificultad, especialmente durante el paso postnupcial, la mayoría de las aves marinas de estas latitudes. Las más comunes son Obična bluna, Crni turpan, Veliki pomornik, Vitorepi pomornik, Kratkorepi pomornik, Troprsti galeb, Mali galeb, Čađavi zovoj, Obični zovoj, Balearski zovoj, Great Shearwater , Golemi zovoj, Veliki morski gnjurac, Siva liskonoga, Tankokljuna njorka, Oštrokljuna njorka, Morski vranac, Obična čigra, Dugokljuna čigra. Además tmabién pueden observarse otras más escasas como Burnica, Vilsonova burnica, Lastorepa burnica, Riđogrli morski gnjurac, Dugorepi pomornik, Morski papagaj, Lastorepi galeb, Mala čigra, Arktička čigra, Crna čigra, Srednji ronac.

Además de aves marinas, en paso también se observan muchas gaviotas no pelágicas (7 especies), limícolas (15 especies) y anátidas (6 especies) y en el propio cabo pueden verse algunos passeriformes. Cuenta con citas de aves raras como Smeđa bluna, Gavka, Baršunasti turpan, Ružičasta čigra o Ćubasta kukavica, Severni galeb.

Details

Access

It is easily accessed by the LU-P1510 from the town of Burela, from which it is only 500 meters away. Click on a P in the map for directions.

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Espagnol: Se accede fácilmente por la LU-P1510 desde la villa de Burela, de la que está a tan solo 500 metros de distancia. Haga clic en una P en el mapa para obtener direcciones.

Terrain and Habitat

Sea

Conditions

No shadow , Rocky

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Autumn , Summer , Winter

Best time to visit

Autumn migration

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair , Boat

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

Although it is not totally essential, a spotting scope is highly recommended for observing seabirds.

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Espagnol: El telescopio, aunque no es totalmente imprescindible, sí que es muy recomendable para la observación de aves marinas.

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