- El Taray Lagoon
- Bearded reedling, common reed warbler, great reed warbler, common nightingale, bluethroat
- Morning light
- All year round, depending on the water level in the lagoon
- 8.30 am to 12.00 pm
- 4 people
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- Vega Mazón
- El Espartal
- Hoya de Linares
- Drinking hide Casa de Labor
- European Roller Casa de los pastores
- European roller Casa de labor
- European roller La lagunita
- Masiega
- Mangada
- Reflections
- Little owl
- Eurasian hoopoe
- Iberian grey shrike and common kestrel
- Compuertas húmedo
- Compuertas seco
- River northern goshawk
- Hydrohide
- Wading bird hide
Other hides at El Taray Lagoon
A feeding and watering station nestled amongst the reed beds of La Masiega. Situated on the outskirts of the main lagoon, beside the Compuertas Canal, it is located in an area that floods periodically. At such times, it can only be reached by boat from the shore.
Spring: From April onwards, Common Reed Warbler, Western Yellow Wagtail and other summer birds begin to arrive. In good breeding years for the Bearded Reedling, this species may be present from May or June onwards and throughout the summer.
Autumnal passage: from late June or early July, the return of migratory birds such as the Sedge Warbler, the Woodchat Shrike and the Common Chiffchaff begins to be noticed at this hide. Some of these species remain at El Taray for weeks or months (as is the case with the bluethroat), remaining loyal to this site. In some winters, this is the main hide for spotting the bearded reedling.
Species photographed at this hide: Common Reed Warbler, Great Reed Warbler, Bearded Reedling, Cetti’s Warbler, Common Nightingale, Bluethroat, Common Chiffchaff, Great Tit, Eurasian Blue Tit, Western Yellow Wagtail, Spanish Sparrow, European Robin, European Stonechat, Dunnock, Water Pipit, Common Reed Bunting, Woodchat Shrike, Raven, Eurasian Magpie.
The hide
Combine this hide
You can combine this hide with other nearby hides to get the most out of your trip. If you’d like to enjoy several photo sessions, we’ll advise you on the best options.

















