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Embalse de Santomera

Murcia  >  Spain

The Santomera reservoir is a well-known wetland in the region of Murcia. It has a great diversity of birds and it is excellent for observation.

Added* by Roberto Pinar
Most recent update 13 November 2020

Description

The Santomera reservoir is an area of easy access, which has a wide expanse of water, this in addition to its landcape allows you to enjoy a wide catalog of bird species. Very interesting during the migratory passage as well as in winter. Birds like; Greater Flamingo, Common Shelduck, Common Pochard, Black-necked Grebe or White-headed Duck among many others.

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Espagnol: El embalse de Santomera se trata de un humedal bien conocido en la Region de Murcia, que goza de una gran diversidad de aves, es excelente para su observación. Es una area de fácil acceso, que posee una amplia extensión de agua, esto además de su orografía permiten poder disfrutar de un amplio catálogo de especies de aves. Muy interesante durante el paso migratorio así como en la invernada. Destacan aves como; Greater Flamingo , Common Shelduck , Common Pochard , Black-necked Grebe o White-headed Duck entre otros muchos.

Details

Access

Access is by road, signposted at all times. The parking is located at the top of the dam. To explore the area properly it must be done on foot. Depending on the season you will have to wear the appropriate outfit (in winter, if it has rained the previous days, waterproof boots are recommended).

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Espagnol: El acceso es por carretera, señalizado en todo momento. El parking se encuentra en la parte superior de la presa. Para explorar la zona adecuadamente se debe hacer andando, es a través de senda y dependiendo de la estación en la que se visite tendremos que llevar el atuendo adecuado (en invierno, si ha llovido dias previos se recomienda botas de agua).

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland

Conditions

Wet , Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Winter , Spring

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring

Route

Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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