Iberian lynx trip in Sierra de Andujar

The rarest cat in the world is not alone

One tour focused in the Iberian Lynx search… difficult, very difficult, but, what would you say if we only saw Spanish Imperial Eagle, Golden Eagle, Bonelli’s Eagle, Black Vulture or Black Stork? Would it be worth it?

Fast Facts

PERFECT FOR

Nature lovers, birders, small groups, couples or indivuals

travelers interested in the search of the rare Lynx.

WHAT TO DO IN THIS NATURAL & BIRDING TRIP

1 Option to visit the Sierra de Andujar: 1 itinerary for Full

Day Trip focused in an intensive search of the Iberian Lynx.

TRAVEL SEASON

Best season from December to January. Also late April & May.

DON’T MISS

The abundant wildlife of the area: one of the best places in Spain!

ACTIVITIES

4X4 routes, birdwatching, walking in nice places.

STARTING POINT

Almagro.

Highlights

Good chances for the Big Five of the Iberian skies: Golden, Imperial & Bonelli’s Eagles, Black & Griffon Vultures.

3 different biomes: mediterranean forests, mountain cliffs & riverine forests.

The Iberian Lynx

Black Stork, Black Vulture, Griffon Vulture, Golden Eagle, Spanish Imperial Eagle, Bonelli’s Eagle, Short-Toed Eagle, Booted Eagle, Sparrowhawk, Little Owl, Turtle Dove, Great Spotted Cuckoo, White-Rumped Swift, Iberian Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Crag Martin, King-Fisher, Bee-Eater, Hoopoe, Blue Rock Thrush, Subalpine Warbler, Dartford Warbler, Firecrest, Crested Tit, Southern Grey Shrike, Golden Oriole, Azure-Winged Magpie, Red-Billed Chough, Hawfinch, Cirl Bunting, Rock Bunting.

Egyptian Mongoose, Fallow Deer, Iberian Ibex, Iberian Lynx, Mouflon, Red Deer, Red Fox, Wild Boar.

Birds Checklist of this Trip: Sierra de Andújar

Trip Options

Option 1: Iberian Lynx search

. Loma de las Sepulturas

. Jandula Reservoir

. Mirador del Rey
. Jandula River

. Encinarejo Reservoir

Full Day Trip

What's included

Private Trip.
Pick up at your lodging in Almagro.
Ground transport in modern & big 4×4 car (groups up to 4 people).
Available transport in Minivan for groups of up to 8 people.
Services of professional birding & nature guide fluent in English.
Use of Binoculars for all customers.
Use of Spotting Scope.
Use of Birds, Mammals, Flora & Butterflies field guides.
Insurance.
All taxes.
Reduced groups (6 persons maximun).

This excursion is a natural source of vitamin G (green vitamin). Equivalent to 100% of the recommended daily intake (RDA).

Timetable

This Tour starts early in the morning (please check availability)
Up to Twelve hours Trip (Full Day).

Level

Easy. Walks of up to 1.5 kilometer with gentle gradients on good tracks.

Our Guide

GRADUATED IN ECONOMICS IN THE COMPLUTENSE UNIVERSITY OF MADRID.

La Mancha resident. Former member and coordinater of SEO/Birdlife in the Ciudad Real province, for several years was in charge of the Important Bird Area (IBA 208) of Sierra de Andujar-Sierra Madrona in the Castile-La Mancha sector. Member and Approved Guide of the Andalucia Bird Society, he also collaborates with the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) and Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF). Professional Birding guide since 2008.

As a nature lover interested in all aspects of the world of ornithology, Vicente has had the opportunity to realize many different Birding Tours all over the world that have provided him a high degree of experience in nature tourism and birdwatching in particular, having seen close to 3.000 bird species. Enthusiast about natural expeditions, combines its practice with other hobbies such as astronomy, geography, history, literature, trekking and hiking, having ascended mountain peaks on four continents.

Fluent in English, Vicente is the Director of Natura Indomita Tours.