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Ruidera Spain is a
unique area of Castillia La Mancha far removed from the hot dry
capital city of Toledo and the surrounding countryside. This part of
La Mancha is a national park famous for the beautiful chain of
fourteen lagoons (las lagunas de Ruidera) which straddle the area.
Ruidera itself is a small village with a population of approx 600.
Ruidera has a long history dating back to before the time of the
Romans and even as far back as the iron age. There are rivers
and streams connecting the lagoons together with some beautiful
waterfalls. If you enjoy fishing, there is some
fantastic angling in the lagoons.
Ruidera is also a bird spotters paradise, this is a fantastic area
for a back to nature holidayy, surrounding the lagoons are some
wonderful forests. There are Flamingos, Lapwings,
Golden Orioles, Eagle owls, Ospreys and even Golden eagles to
be found. Kingfishers, Woodpeckers, Azure winged magpies and hoopoe
are common in this area.
Some of the other
species you can find here are
Larks,
Cuckoos,
Martins and Swallows, Nut hatches,
Sparrows and
Finches, Nightjars,
Wrens and
Chats, Flycatchers, Pipits,
Wagtails, Wheatears, Thrush, Warblers, Tits and Tree creepers,
Shrike, Jay, Cross bills and Buntings
a true bird watchers
paradise.
BIRD WATCHING IN
SPAIN
Would you like a
bird spotting holiday in Spain?
Peter Staggs has
lived in the Ruidera area for over ten years working as a wildlife
journalist and guide. He is uniquely qualified to show you the
area's outstanding wildlife and help with your bird watching .
You can book a holiday with Peter, who will arrange your
accommodation and all other aspects of your trip.
Please click here for more information on this fantastic
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