Sierra Morena, the wildest land
Nothing compares the thrilling of birding through the indomitable Sierra Morena. Nowhere in Spain the traveler can reach a seductive and mysterious land like this... and the birds are incredible.
Fast Facts
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PERFECT FOR Birdlife enthusiasts, small groups, couples or indivual travelers interested in natural environment. |
WHAT TO DO IN THIS BIRDING TRIP 3 Different options to visit Sierra Morena: 2 itineraries for Half Day Trip and one complete Full Day Trip including the Mudela Fields |
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TRAVEL SEASON All year round. Best season from March to June. |
DON'T MISS Watching Vultures & Eagles in bird's eye view. |
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ACTIVITIES 4X4 routes, birdwatching, trekking. |
STARTING POINT Almagro. |
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Highlights
The Realm of the Bonelli's Eagle.
4 different biomes: mediterranean forests, deciuous forests, mountain cliffs and dehesas (open woodland).
Also good chances for Golden Eagle, Egyptian Vulture, Peregrine Falcon, Black Stork, Golden Oriole, Black Wheatear & White-Rumped Swift.
Black Stork, Griffon Vulture, Black Vulture, Egyptian Vulture, Golden Eagle, Spanish Imperial Eagle, Bonelli's Eagle, Sparrowhawk, Goshawk, Peregrine Falcon, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Iberian Woodpecker, Alpine Swift, White-Rumped Swift, King-Fisher, Black-Eared Wheatear, Black Wheatear, Blue-Rock Thrush, Subalpine Warbler, Dartford Warbler, Western Bonelli's Warbler, Iberian Chiffchaff, Coal Tit, Crested Tit, Firecrest, Nuthatch, Azure-Winged Magpie, Golden Oriole, Red-Billed Chough, Hawfinch, Cirl Bunting, Rock Bunting.
Iberian Ibex, Otter, Red Deer, Red Fox, Wild Boar, Wild Cat.
Birds Checklist of this Trip: Sierra Morena
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Trip Options
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Option 1: Despeñaperros
. Valdeazores Ravine . Los Organos Monument
Half Day Trip |
Option 2: Hoz de Río Frío
. Río Frío Gorge . Organos de la Sierra . Pico del Águila
Half Day Trip |
Option 3: Mudela & Despeñaperros . Mudela Fields . Montiel Fields . Valdeazores Ravine . Cerro del Castillo
Full Day Trip |
What's included
- Private Trip.
- Pick up at your lodging in Almagro.
- Ground transport in modern & big 4x4 car (groups up to 4 people).
- Available transport in Minivan for groups 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 outing in a Natural Source of Vitamin G (Green Vitamin).
Timetable
- Flexible timetable, either in the morning or afternoon (please check availability)
- Five-Six hours Trip (Half Day) or up to Twelve hours Trip (Full Day).
Level
- Easy/medium. Walks of up to 4 kilometers with varying gradients from gentle to step on good tracks.
Our Guide
Vicente
Madrid (1968)
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.
Rates
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Half Day Trips
140 € for 1 person. VAT Included. |
Full Day Trips
210 € for 1 person. VAT Included. |
Enhance the knowledge
Click to know more about Valle de Alcudia Natural Park.
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Landscapes & Wildlife of this Trip
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