Cabañeros, the best preserved mediterranean forest in the Iberian Peninsula, harbors an amazing cast of birdlife wich includes the very rare Spanish Imperial Eagle, the Black-Shouldered Kite and the densest colony of Black Vulture in Europe. But birding here is much more rewarding…
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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 Cabañeros area: 1 itinerary for Half Day Trip and one complete Full Day Trip including the stunning Guadiana Gorges. |
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TRAVEL SEASON Best season from March to May and from September to October. |
DON’T MISS Big flocks of mixed Black & Griffon Vultures in all the area. |
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ACTIVITIES 4X4 routes, birdwatching, trekking. |
STARTING POINT Almagro. |
Enjoy the silhouettes of the main Iberian birds of prey in the most pristine and well preserved area of Montes de Toledo range.
Birding in up to five different biomas: forested rivers, plain rivers, grasslands, dehesas (open woodland) and mediterranean scrubland.
Good chances for Imperial & Golden Eagle, Black & Griffon Vulture, Black Stork, Roller, Kingfisher, Azure-Winged Magpie and Golden Oriole.
Black Stork, Little Bittern, Great Egret, Black Vulture, Griffon Vulture, Golden Eagle, Spanish Imperial Eagle, Short-Toed Eagle, Montagu’s Harrier, Red Kite, Black-Shouldered Kite, Sparrowhawk, Lesser Kestrel, Common Crane, Eagle-Owl, Great Spotted Cuckoo, White-Rumped Swift, Calandra Lark, King-Fisher, Bee-Eater, Roller, Hoopoe, Subalpine Warbler, Dartford Warbler, Great-Reed Warbler, Southern Grey Shrike, Golden Oriole, Azure-Winged Magpie, Red-Billed Chough, Cirl Bunting, Rock Bunting.
Otter, Red Deer, Red Fox, Wild Boar.
Birds Checklist of this Trip: Cabañeros
. Alcobilla river
. Santa Quiteria Grasslands
. Cabañeros N.P. hide
. Bullaque river (deciduous riverine forest)
Half Day Trip
. Alcobilla river
. Santa Quiteria Grasslands
. Cabañeros N.P. hide
. Bullaque river (deciduous riverine forest)
. Guadiana river Gorges
Full Day Trip
This excursion is a natural source of vitamin G (green vitamin). Equivalent to 100% of the recommended daily intake (RDA).
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.
140 € for 1 person.
75 € per person (for 2 persons).
60 € per person (for 3 persons).
50 € per person (for 4 persons).
45 € per person (for 5-6 persons).
VAT Included.
230 € for 1 person.
120 € per person (for 2 persons).
90 € per person (for 3 persons).
75 € per person (for 4 persons).
VAT Included.
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