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Centro Urogallo (Caboelles de arriba)

León  >  Spain

Around the Centro Urogallo in the Valley of Laciana lives a large population of Tjur. If you follow the indicated trails, you have a chance to see them.

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Most recent update 4 august 2021
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Description

The Valley of Laciana is located near the headwaters of the River Sil in the Cantabrian Cordillera, to the north of the Province of Leon, bordering with Asturias. The area has a wide range of altitudes, with the consequent wealth of landscape and valuable habitats: limestone Oak groves, rocky outcrops, mountain grasslands, scrubland, numerous rivers and riparian forests in a good state of conservation. Many animals still live here like Iberian wolf and it is the place in Europe that houses the most brown bears. But also the birdlife is rich. A very interesting area is the area around the Centro Urogallo where you can see all kinds of forest birds. The biggest attraction of the area is the large population of Tjur. First you can visit the grouse center and after that you can do some of the indicated trails where you have a good chance to see Tjur. But also other interesting forest birds like and Ådselgrib.

Details

Access

You can park at the Centro Urogallo (see the P on the map). You can get information in the visitor center. From the center you can explore the surrounding mountains on foot or bicycle.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Mountain , Valley , City/village

Conditions

Mountainous , Slippery , Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Winter

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn , Winter

Route

Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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