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Ruta del Soto Gutiérrez

Madrid  >  Spain

Ornithological route through a varied mosaic of landscapes such as olive groves, cornfields, artificial lagoons, forest populations of carrasco pine.

Added* by Sofía Borop
Most recent update 20 November 2020

Description

The Soto Gutiérrez is a small area of agrarian landscapes where in the months prior to spring you can see large concentrations of Northern Lapwing and other waders. And there is a small wetland that attracts many birds. A great place for birdwatching. Among the bird species that can be observed in the area are Garganey, Red-legged Partridge, Great Spotted Cuckoo, Red-necked Nightjar, Purple Swamphen, Stone-curlew, Little Bittern, Eagle Owl, Black-winged Stilt and Red Kite. But many more, see the birdlist below.

Details

Access

You can go reach the area by car and train (Ciempozuelos train station). By car you have to take the M-307 road that joins Ciempozuelos with San Martín de la Vega and deviate to the right at kilometer 6. Click on the P in the map to get directions. The suggested circular walking route you see on the Birdingplaces-map below starts at Ciempozuelos train station and is about 9 km. With car you can park further along the route and the route is shorter.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Agriculture

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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Map

Top 5 birds

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