Descripción
Los llanos de Cáceres, or the steppes of Cáceres, is a large steppe area and one op the best places for steppe birds in Extremadura. A rural road runs across the steppes from which a large part of the steppes can be overlooked. These steppes consist entirely of grassland. There is no agriculture. In the past, this area was also a dehesa with old trees that were felled for the construction of the cities and for the Spanish Armada. At this point (see the map below) you find the bird hide of La Pulgosa, but actually you can stop at many points along this dirt road and find birds like Avutarda Euroasiática, Sisón Común, Ganga Ibérica, Ganga Ortega, Calandria Común, Perdiz Roja, Críalo Europeo, Abubilla común, Carraca Europea, Mochuelo Europeo and Alcaraván Común. But also a very good area for raptors like Buitre Negro, Buitre Leonado, Culebrera Europea, Águila calzada, Águila Imperial Ibérica, Águila Real, Aguilucho Lagunero Occidental, Aguilucho Cenizo, Milano Real and Milano Negro.
Detalles
Accesso
The area is located southwest of the village of Santa Marta de Magasca. From the village take the cc-99 road heading southwest and after about 12 km you will find the turn-off tot the dirt road on your right side. The dirt road can be driven with a normal car. Parking can be done easy all along the dirt road.
Terreno y habitat
EstepaCondiciones
Paisaje abierto , MontañosoCamino circular
No¿Se necesita telescopio?
Puede ser útilBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Todo el añoMejor momento para visitar
PrimaveraRuta
Camino sin asfaltarCamino difícil de andar
FácilAccesible vía
A pie , Bicicleta , CocheEscondite de observación / plataforma
NoInformación extra
Some of the surrounding roads are lined with many nestboxes. These are the best places to find Carraca Europea and Mochuelo Europeo who breed in the nestboxes.

