Isla de Enmedio

Isla de Enmedio Nature Reserve is in the southern part of the Marismas del Odiel marshes, west of the city of Huelva and within the Marismas del Odiel Nature Area.

Although it is a salty area because it is near the sea, its origin is fluvial, formed by the sediments dragged by the rivers Tinto and Odiel. In winter many species find refuge and food in this natural space and it is considered a stopover for migratory birds. In 1987 it was classified as a Special Bird Protection Area, as well as being a Biosphere Reserve since 1983, a Ramsar Site since 1989 and it is has been proposed as a Site of Community Importance.

In this wetland you can find a wide variety of plant species such as small cordgrass, sea purslane and sea rush, among others.

The area stands out for having the most important colonies of spoon-billed nesting birds in Spain, as they only nest here (30%) and in Doñana National Park. Other species that breed here include herons, egrets and storks. We also find black-winged stilts, Kentish plovers, mallards, marsh harriers and Sardinian warblers. In winter these sites are vital for many species that find shelter here and an ideal place to feed. It is a stop-off point on the migratory routes of wading birds.

In the sandy ridges we can even find the vulnerable and peculiar chameleon.