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There is now a visitors centre for visiting birders, where you can obtain the key for 5 fairly recent hides along the shores of the reservoir. The hides arent particularly well situated, hide number 2 being probably the best, as they are rather far from the waters edge, and much of the birding can be done from the ramps leading to these elevated observation points. The visitors centre is closed on Sunday, but you can get the key from the nearest cafe by the municipal pool.
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Revision as of 16:34, 16 February 2010

Overview

Arrocampo Reservoir is located in the north-east of Extremadura, just off the A5 to Madrid near the village of Saucedilla. There is some confusion as to the naming of this reservoir, as its official name is Embalse de Arrocampo/Almaraz, and Arrocampo reservoir is actually a much smaller lake to the west, but as all visiting birders know the main water body as Arrocampo, we will keep it at that for simplicities sake.

Birds

Notable Species

An excellent place for close views of Purple Swamphen which breed here in relatively large numbers. Savi's Warbler is a regular summer visitor, along with Great Reed Warbler, Purple Heron, Squacco Heron and Little Bittern. Great Bittern regularly overwinter here, along with Bluethroat

Rarities

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Check-list

Birds you can see here include:

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Other Wildlife

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Site Information

History and Use

Arrocampo reservoir was formed by the damming of several small feeder streams, to make a facility providing cooling water for the nuclear power station, finalised in 1983. The level is well regulated, enabling constant perfect conditions for reed beds.

Areas of Interest

There is now a visitors centre for visiting birders, where you can obtain the key for 5 fairly recent hides along the shores of the reservoir. The hides arent particularly well situated, hide number 2 being probably the best, as they are rather far from the waters edge, and much of the birding can be done from the ramps leading to these elevated observation points. The visitors centre is closed on Sunday, but you can get the key from the nearest cafe by the municipal pool.

Access and Facilities

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Contact Details

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External Links

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