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Cienaga de Zapata - La Turba

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The northern part of the Zapata swamps. Mostly moist reed vegetation with sporadic mangrove groves, thickets and small canals. Note: Only possible with guide!

Added* by Paul Poletajew
Most recent update 14 March 2023

Description

A beautiful place that gives you an impression how the heart of the Zapata swamps looks like. The easiest accessible area for Zapata Wren, Zapata Sparrow and some say they have even seen the Zapata Rail here in the early morning. Also many migrating warblers and good chances for quaildoves.

Details

Access

During dry season best to visit with a car, due to the long distances. Also possible by bike, but the gravel road is not always in good condition. Also the mosquitos are a real plague here. During wet season an offroad-vehicle might be useful. Also the roads and paths are really confusing, so rely on a guide!

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Plain , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Wet , High water possible

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Winter

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring migration , Spring

Route

Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

Please be very considerate and careful in the area. The local endemic species are andangered and rely on areas that are scarcely disturbed by humans. So get yourself a local guide that is a bird enthusiast and enjoy responsibly!

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

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Top 5 birds

Zapata Wren
3. Zapata Wren
(Ferminia cerverai)
Zapata Sparrow
4. Zapata Sparrow
(Torreornis inexpectata)
Zapata Rail
5. Zapata Rail
(Cyanolimnas cerverai)

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