Wetland Observation Points

The Pampas region has a diverse range of aquatic habitats. The Garzón Sculpture Park has several ponds and a marsh area. Ponds were created or expanded to attract aquatic wildlife to the site. The marsh works as a refuge where many animals feed and breed.

 
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In order to facilitate aquatic wildlife viewing at the Park, several observation points (wood screens and benches) have been assembled. Wildlife viewing in wetlands is facilitated by the openness of the landscape (species are easy to spot) and due to the fact that animals tend to be active throughout the most part of the day.

ranita-trepadora

Ranita Trepadora

mburucuyá

Mburucuyá

At the marsh, the observation screen is located close to the western border. In the surroundings, the Bluecrown Passionflower (Passiflora caerulea) can be found. This vine flowers in spring and its fruits attract birds. The Floating Primrose-willow (Ludwigia peploides), an aquatic species with attractive yellow flowers, is common along the creek that flows into the marsh from the north. In this wetland many waterfowl can be found: the Southern Screamer (Chauna torquata), the Watlled Jacana (Jacana jacana), the Silver Teal (Anas versicolor) and the Pied-billed Grebe (Podylimbus podiceps). All these species nest at the site. During rainy days, particularly in spring and summer, choruses of several frogs such as the Hensel's Swamp Frog (Pseudopaludicola falcipes), the South American Tree-Frog (Hypsiboas pulchellus) and the Striped Snouted Treefrog (Scinax squalirostris), can be heard. The South American Snipe (Gallinago paraguaiae) forages along the muddy borders of the marsh; its patterned plumage helps it blend into the surroundings. During fall and spring it performs a flight display that is coupled with a distinctive hooting sound.

At the marsh, the observation screen is located close to the western border. In the surroundings, the Bluecrown Passionflower (Passiflora caerulea) can be found. This vine flowers in spring and its fruits attract birds. The Floating Primrose-willow (Ludwigia peploides), an aquatic species with attractive yellow flowers, is common along the creek that flows into the marsh from the north. In this wetland many waterfowl can be found: the Southern Screamer (Chauna torquata), the Watlled Jacana (Jacana jacana), the Silver Teal (Anas versicolor) and the Pied-billed Grebe (Podylimbus podiceps). All these species nest at the site. During rainy days, particularly in spring and summer, choruses of several frogs such as the Hensel's Swamp Frog (Pseudopaludicola falcipes), the South American Tree-Frog (Hypsiboas pulchellus) and the Striped Snouted Treefrog (Scinax squalirostris), can be heard. The South American Snipe (Gallinago paraguaiae) forages along the muddy borders of the marsh; its patterned plumage helps it blend into the surroundings. During fall and spring it performs a flight display that is coupled with a distinctive hooting sound.

mburucuyá

Mburucuyá

Another observation screen is located between the Park’s two central ponds. Both wetlands are visited by many waterfowl species including the colorful Roseate Spoonbill (Platalea ajaja), with its distinctive spatulate bill. Other less frequent visitors are the Black-necked Swan (Cygnus melancoryphus) and the Coscoroba Swan (Coscoroba coscoroba). One of the ponds (to the south) has an islet that serves as a safe spot for Coypus (Myocastor coypus) and Capybaras (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris). 

The “quarry pond”, found in the western part of the Park, is not very attractive to aquatic birds. Its grassland and forest surroundings, however, provide a beautiful landscape layout, which can be enjoyed from the bench located in its eastern bank. This wetland is close to the “De la Cruz” stream and this favors the arrival of species such as the Neotropical River Otter (Lontra longicaudis), which is regularly seen in broad daylight.

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Lobito de Rio

Grassland Trail

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Forest Trail

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