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Puerto del Pico

Ávila  >  Spain

Mountain pass in the heart of the Sierra de Gredos. Here you can see mountain birds such as Kongeørn and Blåtrost.

Added* by Antonio Villalpando
Most recent update 28 august 2021

Description

Puerto del Pico is easily reached by an impressive mountain road. Birds are very easy to find. Raptors are frequent. Frequent observation of Kongeørn. On the rocks, the Blåtrost stands out. In the scrub you can find Blåstrupe. Mountain birds are diverse and accessible in this area. See the birdlist below.

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Espagnol: Puerto de montaña en el corazón de Gredos. Aves de montaña como Kongeørn y Blåtrost. Puedes poner Puerto del Pico en el GPS. Se llega con facilidad por una carretera de montaña impresionante. Las aves son muy fáciles de encontrar. Las rapaces son frecuentes. Observación frecuente de Kongeørn. En las rocas destaca el Blåtrost. En el piorno puedes encontrar Blåstrupe. Las aves de montaña son diversas y accesibles, lo cual se agradece.

Details

Access

Take the A5 to the outskirts of Talavera. Then they indicate Ávila by the N 502. There is a parking lot from where a mountain trails begin. It is recommended to do the trail to expand the list of species. We always visit the area in spring and summer.

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Espagnol: Se toma la A5 hasta las cercanías de Talavera. Luego nos indican Ávila por la N 502. Tenemos un aparcamiento desde donde se inician senderos de montaña. Se recomienda hacer el sendero para ampliar la lista de especies. Nuestra visita siempre es en primavera y verano.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Mountain , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Hilly , Rocky

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer

Route

Narrow trail , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

Many species can be seen around the car park. It is recommended to visit the area in summer. The temperature is much cooler than in the lowlands.

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Espagnol: En el entorno del aparcamiento se pueden ver numerosas especies. Se recomienda visitar la zona en verano. La temperatura es mucho más fresca que en las tierras bajas.

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