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Private Tour: Palos Wetlands and Rio Tinto Estuary
+8
4h
English - Spanish
Pickup available
Free cancellation if canceled at least 2 days before the event. 0 % of the reservation will be refunded if canceled 2 days or less before the event.
Description
Amanzing collection of lagoons, marshes and estuaries to see a wide variety of aquatic and marine birds
To the east of the Huelva city, between the mouth of the Rio Tinto and the Doñana Natural Park, there is an oasis for wildlife between industry and strawberry fields. A fantastic collection of lagoons and marshes that home to a wide variety of birds. Hand in hand with our expert guide, we will visit different protected areas such as the tidal marshes on the river bank to search for waders and seabirds. Then many waterbirds await us in the Domingo Rubio Swamp and the restricted area of the lagoon Primera de Palos, which was extensively restored by the oil company. Restored and protected landscapes full of contrasts with high environmental value.
Possible birds for the checklist:
Residents: Glossy Ibis, Spoonbill, Little Egret, Cattle Egret, Flamingo, Squacco Heron, Red-crested Pochard, Hoopoe, Tree Sparrow, Purple Swamphen, Waxbill, Penduline Tit.
Winter Birds: Pintail, Shoveler, Wigeon, Great Egret, Osprey, Black-tailed Godwit, Greylag Goose, Snipe, Cormorant, Bluethroat, Water Pipit.
Summer Birds: Savi´s Warbler, Purple Heron, Bee-eater, Little Bittern, Gull-billed Tern, Booted Eagle, Whiskered Tern, Subalpine Warbler.
Migrants: Garganey, Temminck´s Stint, Spotted Redshank, Whinchat, Wood Sandpiper, Ruff, Redstart, Willow Warbler.
What should you know before you go?
- The excursion is based on bird watching, although you don't need prior knowledge and the routes have a high environmental and landscape value by themselves
- The duration of the excursion is 4 hours, to which we must add the time we need to pick-up you from your hotel to the activity starting point and return
- Bring binoculars, we can lend you ours but only if we have availability
- Minimum age to carry out the activity 8 years
What to bring?
- Comfortable clothes and covered outdoor or sports shoes
- In summer sunscreen and a cap or hat
- In winter a light coat or windbreaker
- Binoculars, we can lend you ours but only if we have availability
- A backpack with water and some snacks
Included on booking:
- Private tour with an expert bird watching local guide. Maximum 8 people
- Pick-up return service form your hotel
- A shared ground telescope
Not included on booking:
- Drink and food
Minimum age: 8
