Turismo de Galicia

Key points on the route:

1. Trip through the marsh areas near the Ulla river. From the Torres do Oeste and the reedbeds (1), where water rail and bluethroat can be seen, pass over the Catoira bridge.
2. While watching from the river banks, great cormorant and egrets can be seen.
3. At the roundabout, turn to the right along a track parallel to the A Loira river (2). sardinian warbler and rock bunting can be seen here.
4. After about 2 km, the route comes to the border of the municipality of Dodro (2). At this point, follow a road to the east not far from the river on the edge of a pine forest and a large farming area (4). In the pine forest it is possible to see the european nightjar and eurasian bullfinch. In the farming areas there are owls and waxbills.
5. After passing by the O Redondo  treatment plant (5), where there are treecreepers and tree pipits, take any of the trails that lead to the river, especially one near Redondiño. In this area (6) the presence of water pipit and reed bunting has been recorded.
6. Follow the paths and a track parallel to high-voltage lines and watch out for red-backed shrike and golden oriole.
7. The route comes to the reedbeds of O Agro Vello (7), where warblers and Eurasian hobbies can be seen. There is also the occasional great reed warbler. In late summer there are sedge and aquatic warblers in the reedbeds of As Vesadas (8).
8. Follow a track to reach the AC-305 in Tallós. tawny owl and eurasian tree sparrow can be seen here. Lastly, the route heads westward through Tallós to the Catoira bridge, which provides an opportunity to see the iberian chiffchaff and cirl bunting.