Embalse de El Pas

Huesca > Spain

Although this is an irrigated area, the reservoir and wetlands are very interesting for birding. The steppe and dry land areas around it are also very rich.

Added* by Xavier Bonhomme
Most recent update 12 May 2022

Description

The Pas reservoir, along with the Santa Rita reservoir, are two irrigation reservoirs located in the south-eastern area of the province of Huesca. Both are part of the Special Protection Area for Birds of 185 ha. The area is of great interest for waterfowl, especially for wintering birds with concentrations of several thousand birds. Also for migratory waders. But Embalse de El Pas is also important for breeding birds. In 2018 54 bird species have been observed breeding. Some of the nice birds you can see are Common Shelduck, Pin-tailed Sandgrouse, European Roller, Long-eared Owl and Golden Eagle. But many more, see the list below.

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Espagnol: Area de regadio, pero con un embalse y zonas húmedas muy interesantes. Lo son también todas las zonas de estepa y secanos de alrededor con muchísima riqueza.

Details

Access

Leaving the Huesca motorway towards Zaidin, you have to enter a path to the right, at the height of Finca San Miguel, and drive straight for about 2 km. The turn off is marked on the map with the star symbol.

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Espagnol: Saliendo de la autovía de Huesca direccion Zaidin, hay que meterse en un camino a la derecha, a la altura de la Finca San Miguel, y tirar recto unos 2 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Plain , Lake , Steppe

Conditions

Wet , Dry

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Extra info

The reservoir and its immediate surroundings are interesting, but so are the surrounding fields, slopes and plateaus.

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Espagnol: El embalse y su entorno próximo son interesantes, pero lo son también muchísimo los campos de alrededor, los taludes y mesetas, es decir las zonas de secano.