Today's birding trip led me to San Fernando, where I followed the Marambay trail, a short and easy walk late in the afternoon. I parked next to a sailing club and continued on foot to a restaurant that overlooked the bay. I had to find my way in through a fallen metal fence, where the actual trail started. After five hundred metres or so there was a sign that said that the trail is now closed for the public. The wooden path leading to a small observation tower is in bad condition indeed, so you have to watch your steps. But unless you go on a wet day, there should be no real problem.
This is definitely a good place if you are looking for Whimbrel. I also spotted quite a few Grey Plovers and Ruddy Turnstones.
A pair of Ruddy Turnstones let me get pretty close to take their portrait. Unfortunately, the sun was not in the perfect position to take the photo that I had in mind.
Towards the end of the trail, I saw more birds species, like Stork, Grey Heron and Mallard. In the far distance I also spotted large groups of Greater Flamingo and Spoonbill.
The sun was setting quickly so I didn't have time to walk towards the end of the track. I guess there was almost one kilometre left, but I'm pretty sure there were no different species to see.
One of the disadvantages of visiting the marshes in the evening is the presence of huge swarms of mosquitoes. It was inevitable that a few dozens of them accompanied me into the car and left me with several souvenirs of my visit on my back and shoulders.
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