Terra Natura Benidorm has become a sanctuary for wild birds where they visit our facilities with the aim of resting during their migratory stage, as a refuge to breed or find food. Last year, more than 40 different species of wild birds have been sighted in the park, such as kingfishers, cattle herons, kestrels, hawks, sparrows, redfish, partridges, blackbirds, wagtails, warblers, among others.

In the case of cattle egrets, seagulls, kestrels or hawks they come to Terra Natura Benidorm to find mainly food. On the contrary, redfish, warblers and partridges arrive to the park looking for shelter and breeding territory. Among the most numerous groups of birds, the cattle egrets and blue ducks stand out, which are usually grouped in certain areas.

The elusive kingfisher seeks strategic enclaves near the freshwater ponds of the animal meadows that are in this park dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity and its dissemination. While other species such as sparrows, warblers, blackbirds and wagtails can be seen in different areas of the park throughout the year.

In this way, the biologist from Terra Natura Benidorm, Elisa Gozalbes, has stressed that, aware of the importance of the park for these species, “we study the way to conserve and protect this wild fauna, offering an optimal space free of threats to rest and reproduce, preparing fauna inventories that we share in official databases, installing shelters to improve the conditions of some populations, and disseminating the conservation needs of wild species, making them known in order to protect them ”.

In view of its state of conservation, one of the species with the greatest ecological and environmental value that has been seen in 2021, has been the dáuric swallow, which is characterized by the highly elegant acrobatic flights it performs. The characteristic bowl-shaped clay nests, with an entrance tunnel, often found hanging under the eaves of various Terra Natura Benidorm facilities, are a clear indication of their presence.

The park’s privileged location, between the sea and the mountains, means that many birds find in Terra Natura Benidorm what they need, food or refuge free from threats. The park has large green areas of native trees of vital importance for some species such as chickadees, myths and mosquito nets, blue tit, as well as open meadows or fresh water where they can wash or find food.

Despite the human presence, their livelihood and survival are guaranteed in the park, which makes this space an enclave of great ecological importance. In addition, the park also offers home to some wild mammals like squirrels, hedgehogs and bats, as well as reptiles and amphibians, including toads, frogs or geckos and arthropods such as bees or butterflies, of great ecological value in indigenous ecosystems.

As Elisa Gozalbes recalls, “thanks to this park and the attentions of the team of keepers, this natural sanctuary has become part of their home. It is our responsibility to preserve this wildlife, so valuable and surprising that we are lucky to have it so close to us ”.