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Description
Reserva natural Desembocadura del Río Guadalhorce is located at the delta of the Guadalhorce River. It is the best place for birding in Málaga at any time of year. It's easily accessible and is home to the endangered White-headed Duck. This wetland reserve has a wealth of bird life at any time of year. Booted Eagle, Black-winged Stilt, Purple Swamphen, Sardinian Warbler, Zitting Cisticola and European Serin can be seen year-round. Winter brings more duck species onto the lagoons as well as Greater Flamingo. The reserve really comes alive during migration and especially in spring, when it's possible to find Osprey, Bluethroat, Great Reed Warbler, Little Bittern and Purple Heron, as well as storks, hirundines and plovers. As you head towards the sea, keep an eye out for Audouin's Gull and Slender-billed Gull.
Details
Access
Reserva natural Desembocadura del Río Guadalhorce is near Málaga airport and easily accessible from the town centre. You can get the 5, 9, 10 or A bus to Avenida de Velásquez (Villa Rosa). There are also car parks by this stop if you choose to drive. From there, cross the bridge across the motorway and walk back along the other side for about 300m. There's a path on the right that takes you under a flyover before you come to a bridge across the river, which is the entrance to the reserve. Once you get back to the motorway, there's a stop for buses back to the city.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , River , Sea , Beach , Scattered trees and bushes , ReedbedsConditions
Flat , SandyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Autumn migration , Spring migration , Spring , AutumnRoute
Unpaved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesLinks
- Birding Malaga - Guadalhorce
- Wild Andalucia - Malaga City - Guadalhorce
- Urban Birder write-up
- Urban Birder video