Tablas de Daimiel & Navaseca Birding Tours

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.

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

Trip Options

Option 1: Tablas de Daimiel & Navaseca Lagoon

. Tablas de Daimiel National Park

. Guadiana Watermills

. Ojos del Guadiana
. Navaseca Lagoon

Half Day Trip

Option 2: Tablas de Daimiel, Navaseca & Guadiana Steppes

. Tablas de Daimiel National Park

. Guadiana Watermills

. Ojos del Guadiana
. Navaseca Lagoon

. 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 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).

 Fuente Natural de Vitamina G (Vitamina GREEN)

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

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

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

Half Day Trips

110 € for 1 person.
60 € per person (for 2 persons).
45 € per person (for 3 persons).
40 € per person (for 4 persons).
35 € per person (for 5-6 persons).

VAT Included.

Full Day Trips

210 € for 1 person.
110 € per person (for 2 persons).
85 € per person (for 3 persons).
70 € per person (for 4 persons).

VAT Included.

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Landscapes & Wildlife of this Trip

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