The Realm of the White-Headed Duck
The gem of the Spanish National Parks still able to dazzle thanks to its fabulous cast of birds. Over 300 bird species identified, 82 breeding species, five different biomes... and an outstanding nearby lagoon, Navaseca, the Realm of the White-Headed Duck and one of the best places in Spain to watch bird rarities.
Fast Facts
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PERFECT FOR Birdlife enthusiasts, twitchers, small groups, couples or indivuals travelers interested in natural environment. |
WHAT TO DO IN THIS BIRDING TRIP 2 Different options to visit the area 1 itinerary for Half Day Trip and one complete Full Day Trip including the Guadiana steppes. |
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TRAVEL SEASON All year round. Best season from March to June. |
DON'T MISS Wintering big flocks of Cranes. Migrating birds peak season (April/May). |
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ACTIVITIES 4X4 routes, birdwatching, photographic hides. |
STARTING POINT Almagro. |
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Highlights
300 plus Bird species watched inside the park boundaries
The Realm of the White-Headed Duck where birders can find other Spanish specialties such as Moustached Warbler, Western Olivaceous Warbler, Bearded Tit, Ferruginous Duck or the elusive Little Bittern.
5 different biomes: rivers, wetlands, steppes, mediterranean forest, La Mancha sandy soil.
Black-Necked Grebe, Glossy Ibis, Spoonbill, Greater Flamingo, Black Stork, Little Bittern, Squacco Heron, Purple Heron, Gadwall, Garganey, Red-Crested Pochard, Ferruginous Duck, White-Headed Duck, Water Rail, Spotted Crake, Purple Swamphen, Golden Eagle, Spanish Imperial Eagle, Short-Toed Eagle, Black-Shouldered Kite, Marsh Harrier, Lesser Kestrel, Red-Footed Falcon, Common Crane, Little Bustard, Lapwing, Collared Pratincole, Kentish Plover, Temminck Stint, Spotted Redshank, Ruff, Gull-Billed Tern, Whiskered & Black Terns, Pin-Tailed Sandgrouse, Eagle-Owl, Little Owl, Long-Eared Owl, Turtle Dove, Great Spotted Cuckoo, Iberian Woodpecker, King-Fisher, Bee-Eater, Roller, Hoopoe, Nightingale, Bluethroat (winter), Moustached & Savis's Warblers, Western Olivaceous Warbler, Bearded & Penduline Tits, Southern Grey Shrike, Golden Oriole, Spanish & Tree Sparrows, Reed Bunting (witherby). Small chances for Marbled Teal & Red-Knobed Coot (check updated status).
Badger, Egyptian Mongoose, Otter, Red Fox, Weasel, Wild Boar & Wild Cat.
Birds Checklist of this Trip: Tablas de Daimiel National Park
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Trip Options
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Option 1: Tablas de Daimiel & Navaseca Lagoon
. Tablas de Daimiel National Park . Guadiana Watermills . Ojos del Guadiana
Half Day Trip |
Option 2: Tablas de Daimiel, Navaseca & Guadiana Steppes . Tablas de Daimiel National Park . Guadiana Watermills . Ojos del Guadiana . Zacatena Dehesa (Tablas de Daimiel N.P.) . Guadiana Steppes . Calatrava La Vieja Castle
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 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 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. Walks of up to 2.5 kilometers with gentle gradients on good tracks and boardwalks.
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
110 € for 1 person. VAT Included. |
Full Day Trips
210 € for 1 person. VAT Included. |
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Landscapes & Wildlife of this Trip
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