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Observatorio Piornal

Extremadura, Los Gredos  >  Spain

Piornal is a mountain village on the ridge between the Valle del Jerte and the Valle de la Vera. You can rent a birding cabin at the tourist office.

Added* by Wilfried Sel
Most recent update 12 December 2022
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Description

The bird hide is located in a beautiful area and you see the birds from very close. You are sure to see Common Raven, Red Kite, Black Kite, Griffon Vulture and Eurasian Black Vulture. With a bit of luck you will also see Short-toed Snake Eagle and Booted Eagle foraging in the area.

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Espagnol: Piornal es un pueblo de montaña en la cresta entre el Valle del Jerte y el Valle de la Vera. Puede alquilar una cabaña de observación de aves en la oficina de turismo.

Details

Access

The area is only accessible with a guide from the municipality of Piornal. The guide will pick you up with a 4x4 at the town hall of Piornal and take you to the bird hide. At the bird hide there is bait placed by the guide to attract the birds. Information and reservations: 927476242 / turismodepiornal@gmail.com

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Espagnol: Solo se puede acceder a la zona con un guía del municipio de Piornal. El guía os recogerá en un 4x4 en el ayuntamiento de Piornal y os llevará hasta el mirador. En la cabaña de observación de aves hay cebo que atrae a las aves. Información y reservas: 927476242 / turismodepiornal@gmail.com

Terrain and Habitat

Mountain , Plateau , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Mountainous

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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