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Las Merindades (Burgos) Birds of interest Egyptian vulture Griffon vulture Hen harrier Montagu´s harrier Golden eagle Bonelli´s eagle Peregrine Eagle owl Alpine swift Dupont´s lark Alpine chough The Wetlands of the Ebro Reservoir Las Merindades The region has a total area of 2,717 km2. It is comprised of 27 municipalities. Transition zone between the Atlantic and Mediterranean, the two large European bio-geographic regions, making this district a true bird paradise because of its landscape and biological diversity. With regard to the birdlife, Las Merindades has around 175 different species that can be seen at different times of the year because birds nest here, spend the summer or winter as well as migrate from the north of Europe in search of warmer climes. www.birdwatchinginspain.com Landscape Rocky crags, groves, thicket, moorland, Atlantic forest, Mediterranean forest Eco Tourism 13 The Antuzanos Lagoons Birdwatching routes • Ebro Reservoir and Ojo Guareña Natural Monument (weekend) • The Wetlands of the Ebro Reservoir • Lakes of Gayangos Visit this district Tourist services