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La Lomaza

Aragon  >  Spain

La Lomaza is one of the famous steppe landscapes near Belchite and a stronghold for the rare Dupont's Lark.

Added* by Lelièvre Quentin
Most recent update 29 September 2022

Description

La Lomaza, is a protected steppe landscape of approximately 961 hectares. It is a steppe mainly covered with thyme, sparta, rosemary favorable for the nesting of a large number of remarkable and rare steppe birds. The two reserves of la Lomaza and el Planerón (also described on this website) both hold enough Dupont's Lark to sustain a healthy population, and to attract a large number of birders to this part of Spain in early spring. Other special birds you can see here are Calandra Lark, Black Wheatear, Pin-tailed Sandgrouse, Stone-curlew and Thekla's Lark.

Details

Access

It is reached by the A-222 road about 11 kilometers north of Belchite. A car park, explanatory signs and a signposted route from the car park are provided. An authorization must be requested beforehand from the Aragonese Institute of Environmental Management (INAGA), to be able to enter it.

Terrain and Habitat

Steppe , Agriculture , Valley

Conditions

No shadow , Dusty , Open landscape , Rocky , Hilly

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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