Lifestyle: did you know · La Palma · 11.11, 09:21
Migratory birds rest at Salinas de Fuencaliente on La Palma
Thousands of birds from Northern Europe and the Arctic fly to Salinas de Fuencaliente to rest during migration to Africa. This area is a key site for feeding and recovery.
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Birds such as limicólices and ardeidas find food in the salt pans in the form of microorganisms and invertebrates. The landscape of black volcanic soil and white salt pans attracts these species during their flight across the Atlantic.
Salinas de Fuencaliente and nearby irrigation ponds serve as safe shelter from fatigue.
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