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Laguna de El Portil

Huelva  >  Spain

The Portil Lagoon is a protected landscape integrated into the town of El Portil. The area is rich in birds and can be explored by a circular trail.

Added* by José Manuel Fernández Alfaro
Most recent update 18 November 2020

Description

In Laguna de El Portil you can see many birds. It is a good place to see both forest birds and water birds like White-winged Tern, Ferruginous Duck, White-headed Duck, Grey Heron and Common Snipe. The area has good accessibility and cafes and bars nearby. The beach is also very close and offers some extra birding opportinities.

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Espagnol: Se pueden ver muchas aves acuáticas aquí. Es un buen sitio para ver aves forestales y acuáticas con una buena accesibilidad. Es una paisaje protegido integrado en el pueblo del El Portil con cafeterías y bares cerca. También está muy cerca la playa y otros entornos para ver aves interesantes.

Details

Access

National road, you can park right next to the observatory and make a circular walk of 3 km around the Laguna.

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Espagnol: Carretera nacional, se puede aparcar justo al lado del observatorio y hacer un sendero circular de 3 km alrededor de la Laguna.

Terrain and Habitat

Lake , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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