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Presa Gutierrez

17.15873 , -96.76198

Mexico

Located at the foothills of Sierra Juarez, this reservoir is home to a large number of bird species. All around, arid scrub habitat with at the north part of the reservoir, a willow habitat. During winter, we can found over 80 birds species in the morning. it is an easy site to access and birding around. You will found a great diversity of Migrant species and endemics species, like Bridled Sparrow, Pileated Flycatcher, Blue Mockingbird, etc.

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Site name was changed by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) into "Presa Gutierrez" (2021-08-05 16:28:00 )

Coordinates were set by Manuel Grosselet : 17.1587/-96.7620 (2021-08-05 15:37:19 )

Site name was set by Manuel Grosselet as "Presa Gutierrez, San Pablo Etla" (2021-08-05 15:37:19 )

Edited by Manuel Grosselet on 2021-08-05 16:10:07
Located at the foothills of Sierra Juarez, this reservoir is home to a large number of bird species. All around, arid scrub habitat with at the part north part of the reservoir, a willow habitat. During winter, we can found over 80 birds species in the morning. it is an easy site to access, access and birding around. You will found a great diversity of Migrant species and endemics species, like Bridled Sparrow.Sparrow, Pileated Flycatcher, Blue Mockingbird, etc.
Edited by Manuel Grosselet on 2021-08-05 15:51:05
Located at the foothills of Sierra Juarez, this reservoir is home to a large number of bird species. All around, arid scrub habitat with at the part north of the reservoir, a willow habitat. During winter, we can found over 80 birds species in the morning. it is an easy site to access, and birding around. You will found a great diversity of Migrant species and endemics species, like Bridled Sparrow.

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Lesser Roadrunner (Geococcyx velox)
Pileated Flycatcher (Xenotriccus mexicanus)
Blue Mockingbird (Melanotis caerulescens)
Bridled Sparrow (Peucaea mystacalis)
Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus)
Virginia's Warbler (Leiothlypis virginiae)

Virginia's Warbler (Leiothlypis virginiae) was added by Manuel Grosselet (2021-08-05 15:59:14)

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) was added by Manuel Grosselet (2021-08-05 15:59:02)

Blue Mockingbird (Melanotis caerulescens) was added by Manuel Grosselet (2021-08-05 15:58:49)

Pileated Flycatcher (Xenotriccus mexicanus) was added by Manuel Grosselet (2021-08-05 15:58:37)

Lesser Roadrunner (Geococcyx velox) was added by Manuel Grosselet (2021-08-05 15:58:15)

Bridled Sparrow (Peucaea mystacalis) was added by Manuel Grosselet (2021-08-05 15:57:55)

  • Timing and strategy

If you want diversity, come during winter, If you want heard Bridled Sparrow, Pileated Flycatcher, Blue Mockingbird, Lesser Roadrunner and more singing, come during summer. Like everywhere, early morning better.

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Edited by Manuel Grosselet on 2021-08-05 15:55
If you want diversity, come during winter, If you want heard Bridled Sparrow, Pileated Flycatcher, Blue Mockingbird, Lesser Roadrunner and more singing, come during summer. Like everywhere, early morning better.
  • How to get there

From Oaxaca you can take a cab to SAn Pablo Etla Kiosko, and from there walk towards the Presa by the street Francisco Javier Mina. We can take collectif cab from Central de segunda en Oaxaca, much cheaper (around 2 usd).

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Edited by Manuel Grosselet on 2021-08-05 16:02
From Oaxaca you can take a cab to SAn Pablo Etla Kiosko, and from there walk towards the Presa by the street Francisco Javier Mina. We can take collectif cab from Central de segunda en Oaxaca, much cheaper (around 2 usd).

On the Dam, stay on the East Side, the west side is private, and the guys seems everyday bad mood.

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Edited by Manuel Grosselet on 2021-08-05 16:03
On the Dam, stay on the East Side, the west side is private, and the guys seems everyday bad mood.
  • Other attractions

If you come with your dog, no problem, dog are welcome at this site.

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Edited by Manuel Grosselet on 2021-08-05 16:03
If you come with your dog, no problem, dog are welcome at this site.

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It is a safe site.

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Edited by Manuel Grosselet on 2021-08-05 16:04
It is a safe site.
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