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How litter ruined my Birding Trip to a hidden gem: El Cuervo

Today's birding expedition to El Cuervo was a journey of contrasting emotions. Nestled away from the beaten path, this place revealed itself as a hidden gem adorned with several small pools and teeming with an abundance of wildlife. As a passionate birder, the sheer diversity of avian species in this unassuming haven left me both astounded and dismayed.




Red Kite
Red Kite

As you walk towards the end of this area, you can observe the small pools lying below. Be careful though, as birds can spot you easily and you might scare them off. I was pleasantly surprised by the presence of four different birds of prey: Buzzard, Kestrel, Marsh Harrier and Sparrowhawk.




Sparrowhawk
Sparrowhawk

Sparrowhawk


Sparrowhawk



Lagoon
This place could be truly amazing


The perfect habitat for many bird species


Grey Heron
Grey Heron


Marsh Harrier
Marsh Harrier


Red Kite
Red Kite

However, I was also saddened by the sight of tons of litter and the presence of many hunting cartridges, although this is not a hunting area.




Rubbish left behind in nature
Heartbreaking sight


Used hunting cartridge on the floor
Plenty of these


Rubbish left behind in nature
No words for this

I had spotted several rabbits when suddenly I saw something cat-like run off. I saw it again later on the other side of the bank, and it turned out to be an Egyptian Mongoose. What a beautiful creature!




Egyptian Mongoose
Egyptian Mongoose


Little Grebe
Little Grebe


White Wagtail
White Wagtail


Black-winged Stilts standing near a small island
Black-winged Stilts

I found this place, south of Los Tollos Lagoon, far more interesting than the latter. It could be a true paradise, but unfortunately some brainless scumbags have decided to use this place as a waste dump.

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