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Reserva Natural Concertada Dehesa de Abajo

Andalusie  >  Spain

Rice paddies and marshes with large amounts of birds in Nationaal Parque Cota Donana.

Added* by Hans van de Veerdonk
Most recent update 4 February 2024

Description

Reserva Natural Concertada Dehesa de Abajo is a very birdrich area with the marshes of the Guadalquivir and rice paddies of Isla Mayor, next to the mouth of the Guadiamar river and the doors of the Doñana Natural Area. Wet areas next to hilly dry terrain. Two bird observatories are located next to the lagoon. Among the many special birds you can see here are: Marbled Teal, Red-legged Partridge, Greater Flamingo, Black-necked Grebe, Black Stork, Common Crane and Glossy Ibis.

Details

Access

Dehesa de Abajo visitor center has a large parking area. Also a good restaurant. There is also a nice camper place at the visitor center. Many great walks and cycling routes on site. In the immediate vicinity is also a bird park Canada de los Pajaros. From la Puebla del Rio follow the A8050, then SE3302. Go straight on at the 1st roundabout. Keep left at the next roundabout on the SE3302.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Desert , Lake , Grassland , River , Dunes , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Hilly , Dry , Open landscape , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Summer , Spring migration , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migration

Route

Unpaved road , Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

Iberian lynxx is often seen here.

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