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Description
Observatory located in Sierra del Cabrito surrounded by wind turbines in operation. It is located on Mount Ahumada surrounded by Mediterranean scrubland with abundant palm trees. It is located in a high area with stunning views over the Strait of Gibraltar practically opposite the Yebel-Musa in Morocco. Exceptional place for observing the migratory passage of gliding birds that each year choose to cross the Strait of Gibraltar in their spring and autumn movements to the African continent. Among the birds you can see here are Osprey, Red Kite, Black Kite, Bonelli's Eagle, Griffon Vulture, Rüppell's Griffon, Booted Eagle, Short-toed Snake Eagle, Eurasian Black Vulture, Egyptian Vulture, European Honey-buzzard, Eurasian Goshawk, Sparrowhawk, White Stork, Black Stork, Golden Eagle, Spanish Eagle, Common Crane, Glossy Ibis, Northern Bald Ibis, European Bee-eater, European Roller, Western Marsh Harrier, Hen Harrier, Montagu's Harrier, Pallid Harrier, Alpine Swift, Little Swift Pallid Swift, Red-rumped Swallow, Lesser Kestrel, Common Raven and Golden Oriole.
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Espagnol: Lugar ejemplar para ver la migración de aves con unas vistas sin igual, indispensable su visita para cualquier pajarero del mundo. Observatorio ubicado en Sierra del Cabrito rodeado de aerogeneradores en funcionamiento. Se localiza en el monte Ahumada rodeado de vegetación de monte bajo mediterráneo con abundantes palmitos. Está situado en una zona alta con impresionantes vistas sobre el Estrecho de Gibraltar prácticamente enfrente del Yebel-Musa en Marruecos.
Details
Access
You can leave the car at the entrance to the wind farm and walk up, you can also leave it at the viewpoint of the strait, national road N340 km 94 Tarifa.
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Espagnol: Se puede dejar el coche en la entrada al parque eólico y subir andando, también se puede dejar en el mirador del estrecho, carretera nacional N340 km 94 Tarifa.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Mountain , Forest , ValleyConditions
Hilly , Open landscapeCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , AutumnBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Unpaved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
It is essential to have information on the wind of the day you want to visit, the best for this area is the moderate east.
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Espagnol: Imprescindible tener información del viento del día que se quiera visitar, el mejor para esta zona es el levante moderado.