Birdwatching routes

The Estercuel River outdoor museum

The Estercuel River outdoor museum

The Estercuel River, as it passes by the El Olivar Monastery, is surrounded by riverside poplar groves and small terraced orchards. A well-preserved forest of pine and holm oak covers the slopes on the right bank, while the sporadic presence of olive trees give the route a characteristic Mediterranean appearance.

The museum area of the Estercuel River follows the layout of the recently conditioned PR-TE 93 trail. The route starts from the monastery gate and goes down between orchards to the river plain, where it takes the path that leads to the Tromagal mill.

After passing in front of the fountain picnic area, the path follows the river bank, running parallel to the crop fields.

Along the route, a series of 3D reproductions of birds, accompanied by information panels, will help visitors discover some of the interesting birds of the area.

The path leads out onto a track next to the concrete platform. The path to the mill continues straight on, through fallow terraces, but the track to the left leads back to the monastery and starting point.

Birds that can be found on the route:

Forest and farmland birds: Common Blackbird, European Robin, Chaffinch, Great tit, Blue tit, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Common Nightingale, Wood Pigeon, Mistle Thrush, Cetti’s Warbler, Corn Bunting, Eurasian Skylark, Thekla Lark, Green Woodpecker and European Goldfinch.

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The Estercuel River outdoor museum

The Estercuel River, as it passes by the El Olivar Monastery, is surrounded by riverside poplar groves and small terraced orchards. A well-preserved forest of pine and holm oak covers the slopes on the right bank, while the sporadic presence of olive trees give the route a characteristic Mediterranean appearance.

The museum area of the Estercuel River follows the layout of the recently conditioned PR-TE 93 trail. The route starts from the monastery gate and goes down between orchards to the river plain, where it takes the path that leads to the Tromagal mill.

After passing in front of the fountain picnic area, the path follows the river bank, running parallel to the crop fields.

Along the route, a series of 3D reproductions of birds, accompanied by information panels, will help visitors discover some of the interesting birds of the area.

The path leads out onto a track next to the concrete platform. The path to the mill continues straight on, through fallow terraces, but the track to the left leads back to the monastery and starting point.

Birds that can be found on the route:

Forest and farmland birds: Common Blackbird, European Robin, Chaffinch, Great tit, Blue tit, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Common Nightingale, Wood Pigeon, Mistle Thrush, Cetti’s Warbler, Corn Bunting, Eurasian Skylark, Thekla Lark, Green Woodpecker and European Goldfinch.

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RECOMMENDATIONS

• The welfare of the animals must come before all other considerations of any observer, amateur or professional.
• Avoid disturbing the birds, especially during the breeding season.
• Do not destroy or alter their habitat to obtain a better observation or photograph.
• Avoid scaring away incubating adults, as this could ruin the chance of a successful hatching of chicks. Do not manipulate nests with eggs or chicks.
• Wildlife observation or photography is an essential tool for inspiring the protection of wildlife.