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Description
Parque Nacional de Monfragüe in Extremadura is one of the nicest birding areas in Europe. Here you can see the largest colonies of Όρνιο, Black Vulture, Μαύρος Πελαργός, Spanish Eagle, Σπιζαετός, Πετρίτης, Ασπροπάρης and (Κοινός) Μπούφος. And checking out smaller birds can reveal Γαλαζοκότσυφας, Iberian Chiffchaff, Νανοδρυοκολάπτης, etc.
There are rocky areas, mediterranean forest and dehesa, which is an excellent zone for red deer during the rutting season and where there is Λευκός Πελαργός and Σταχτοτσικνιάς. The irrigated agriculture is of interest in autumn and winter for the presence of (Ευρωπαϊκός) Γερανός and in some years Χειμωνόσπινος. The best time for seeing the greatest varieaty is spring although in autumn and winter, non-breeding species such as (Ευρωπαϊκός) Κορμοράνος, (Ευρωπαϊκός) Γερανός, (Κοινός) Θαμνοψάλτης and (Κοινός) Πύρρουλας can be present. In July and August is advisable to take advantage of the first and final hours of the day, since the middle part will be very hot.
There are many different and interesting bird areas in Parque Nacional de Monfragüe to visit. They are all described in detail as separate birdingplaces on this website. Click below on 'View Birdingplaces in the area'.
Details
Access
The National Park of Monfragüe is located near Plasencia, Navalmoral de la Mata and Trujillo. It is one the best birding spots in Spain and Europe. Monfragüe offers great infrastructure: well signed trails and safe bird hides for birdwatching and wildlife photography, good parking areas, nice picnic zones, public toilets, restaurants, local accommodation, etc. There are many different and interesting bird areas in Parque Nacional de Monfragüe to visit. They are described in detail as separate areas on Birdingplaces. Click below on 'View Birdingplaces in the area' to see them. On the map below you see the nice 7,5 km circular walk 'Ruta Verde' that starts at the visitor center in Villareal de San Carlos. Click on the P in the map to get directions to the starting point.
Terrain and Habitat
Agriculture , River , Scattered trees and bushes , Canyon/cliff , Moors/heathland , City/village , ForestConditions
Hilly , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , Spring , AutumnRoute
Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , Car , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Photo National Park Monfragüe by Tanja Freibott, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.