Natural Area:
Es Prat de Son Bou




The Prat de Son Bou is the second most-important wetland on Menorca and represents a rich biodiversity.

The predomiant wetland plants that you will find there are:


Hikers may follow the GR233 of the Camí de Cavalls until the interior where this area converts into the Barranc de sa Vall and is surrounded by the Prat de Son Bou.

Depending on the time of the year, you may be able to observe birds. (There are more than species of 500 water birds)

Some of the winter birds:



Some summer birds::

Some birds migrating in spring or autumn:



Some other places where to watch birds on Menorca:

The roadside towards Cap de Cavalleria:

There you might see birds such as the...


Es Grau

    The reed-finged bays of Es Grau are an ideal birding site.


Tirant


    Cala Tirant offers a series of pools and wetland which are most productive, especially during the winter.
    Although the area dries out in late spring and summer, wintering ducks and waders can be seen during the winter.


Salinas de Montgofre

    Please ask for permission to visit these old saltpans located on a private estate.

    Saltpans are very suitable for wading birds.

Barranc d'Algendar

    This gorge is home to ...

  • Booted eagles
  • Egyptian vultures
  • Peregrines
  • Rock thrushes ...
You will probably already be greeted by house sparrows at the airport, but anywhere near human habition you will find ...


  • Blackbirds
  • Collared doves
  • Goldfinches
  • Grey herons
  • Humming-bird hawkmoths
  • Lang’s short-tailed blue butterflies
  • Meadow browns
  • Robins
  • Rock doves
  • White wagtails
  • Wood pigeons
  • Yellow-legged gulls, etc.


You might also wish to visit the ornithological station on the Isla del Aire.

Besides, there are companies offering birdwatching tours.

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