Around the 1970s, the waters of the Miño, which fertilised a large valley, were stopped. Decades later, certain birds take advantage of the new conditions in the valley.
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A MIÑA VIAXE
Around the 1970s, the waters of the Miño, which fertilised a large valley, were stopped. Decades later, certain birds take advantage of the new conditions in the valley.
Contrary to what happens with many other dams, the banks of this dam retain dense vegetation, which enables it to host a rich bird community. The water surface measures over 10 km long and barely one and a half kilometres at its widest, near the dam. The environment is surrounded by vineyards.
Numerous waterbirds come to nest and, above all, to winter in the reservoir. Nearby, the banks of its tributary, the Avia river, provide an opportunity to watch a number of birds.
From December to March and from April to June
12 Km
1.5 hours by car and 3 hours by bicycle
Any difficult
Castrelo de Miño, Ribadavia
San Paio - Astariz
Key points on the route:
From April to June
5,5 Km
2 hours on foot and 1 hour by bicycle
Any difficult
Ribadavia
Ribadavia - A Quinza
Key points on the route:
In winter various waterbirds such as the common pochard and tufted duck, in addition to great cormorants and grey herons, among others, come to the reservoir. In spring, great crested grebes and black kites are common.
The wetland birds are sensitive and so distance must be kept. Particularly in this reservoir, birds may be far away, so it is important to use a telescope.
The journey on foot from Ribadavia is ideal for beginners to birdwatching due to its comfort and accessibility.
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