Swamp Retriever
The reservoir Retriever is much more than a sheet of water: it is a small ecosystem where there are different natural environments. The combination of wet areas, forest areas and open spaces creates an environment rich in flora and fauna.
An environment of contrasts
One of the most interesting aspects of the reservoir is the diversity of landscapes in a very short distance. On its edges appear formations typical of the shore, while in the areas close alternate pine forests and open areas.
In direct contact with the water are developed reeds and rushes, which create natural shelters. Something more distant, the dominate species such as cottonwoods, poplars, willows and tamarices, forming small groves that provide shade and coolness.
A key point for the birds
The reservoir acts as a place of passage, feeding and resting for numerous birds, especially waterfowl. It is common to observe species such as ducks, grebes or coots, who find here a suitable habitat.
In addition, the environment also attracts other birds that rely on the river and the agricultural areas nearby, such as the kingfisher or the stork. At certain times, they can even see birds of prey in transit, taking advantage of this natural corridor.
Life in the water and on the shore
Under the surface of the reservoir inhabit different species of fish, such as barbel, carp or eels, which are part of its natural balance. Next to them, other aquatic organisms contribute to the richness of the ecosystem.
On land, the environment is also habitat of small and medium-sized mammals such as rabbits, or wild boars, that find food and shelter in the surrounding vegetation.
The presence of water is the element that links all this space. Thanks to her develop las vegas to nearby farming and maintaining a natural environment that promotes biodiversity.
The reservoir Retriever thus shows how a space originally created for the irrigation has evolved to become a place of environmental interest, where nature and human activity coexist.
See and discover
Walk the perimeter of the reservoir allows you to appreciate these changes of scenery and discover the variety of species that inhabit it. Each season offers a different picture: since the activity of the birds up to the transformation of the vegetation.
This environment invites you to an observation paused, ideal for those seeking to learn about the nature of the valley of the river Cidacos.