DOÑANA
Doñana is a vast and complex combination of marshes, wetlands, rice paddies, scrub and forest in southwest Spain.
› Among the top 5 birding areas in Spain
› Large variey of ducks, egrets, terns and waders
› Key wintering ground for many European birds
› High content in Iberian specialities
TOP BIRDS
› Spanish Imperial Eagle
› Common Crane
› Black Stork
› Greater Flamingo
› Marbled Duck
› Squacco Heron
› Purple Heron
› Rufous-tailed Bush Robin
› Red-knobbed Coot
› Red-necked Nightjar
› Eurasian Spoonbill
› Lesser Kestrel
› Lesser Spotted Woopecker
› Great Spotted Cuckoo
› Pied Avocet
› Black-crowned Bishop
Habitats
A complex mosaic of marsh, wetlands, scrub, shore and pine forest
Timing
Best from early November to early June. Summer to be avoided
Where to stay
Seville, El Rocío, Matalascañas, Chipiona
Access
Multiple roads, dusty-bumpy trails and comfy wooden pathways. Although the National Park is restricted for the most, the vast buffer areas offer great birding. Hiring a guide is highly recommended
Birding infrastructure
Easy birding from paths and gravel roads. Several visitor centres with limited opening times
Local guides
Wild Andalucía
Photography hides
No
Other wildlife
Iberian Lynx, butterflies
MAIN HOTSPOTS
› Dehesa de Abajo Nature Reserve
› José Antonio Valverde Visitor Centre
› Entremuros road
› Caño del Guadiamar
› El Rocío promenade
› La Rocina loop
› El Acebrón loop
› Sand dunes near Matalascañas
› El Acebuche visitor centre
› Puente Ajolí
› Aznalcázar pinewoods
› Brazo del Este
› Rice paddies near Isla Mayor
› Rice paddies near Los Palacios
› Bonanza saltpans
› Chipiona coast
BIRDING MAP
MORE INFORMATION
- Website #1
- Website #2