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.

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.








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.



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!




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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