North-East of Salamanca (Salamanca)
Birds of interest
North-East of Salamanca
The birds from the North-East
of Salamanca are the most
diverse group from among the
vertebrates, with 250 recorded
species. The steppe birdlife
and waterfowl are well represented in the North-East. The
Riolobos dam has attracted
species that were previously
unknown in this district like the
white-headed duck and the
common shelduck. The zone
has several protected areas
integrated in the Red Natura
2000 network, dependant on
the European Union. Some of
the places have been recognised as Listed Wetlands.
Los Arapiloes, sitio histórico donde se libró la batalla de Arapiles (1812)
Montagu´s harrier
Great bustard
Black-bellied sangrouse
Pin-tailed sandgrouse
Little bustard
Great crested grebe
Landscape
Cereal plains, sparse wood pasture,
groves, thicket, wetland
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Alcornocal de Zamayón
Birdwatching routes
• The fertile plain of the river
Tormes
• Cork Oak wood around
Zamayón - Valdelosa
• Diversion dam of the river
Lobos
• El Oso Wetlands (weekend)
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Tourist services
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