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Vultures of Col de Pal

Pyrenees  >  Spain

Trail on a sunny mountainslope of Col de Pal in Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park with big groups of vultures, raptors, wheatears and full of marmots.

Added* by Julio
Most recent update 3 iulie 2020

Description

A great place to see Zăgan and hunting Acvilă de munte. Also large numbers of nesting Pietrar sur. In the late afternoon you have a chance on very low overflying Zăgan and Hoitar, and big groups of Vultur sur. This 3 km long circular trail on a sunny mountainslope of Col de Pal in Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park leads through an area of meadows and juniper with blocks of stone that are used by marmots to live in and establish colonies. Along the way are information panels and the odd marmot burrow close to the path. You can often tell they are there by their whistles of alarm. Only in the late afternoon they are easy to see and sometimes even very close. Along the trail you also pass cows and can see Pyrenean chamois (Rupicapra pyrenaica). Other nice birds you can see here are Mierlă de piatră, Cănăraș galben, Corb, Stăncuță de munte and Stăncuță alpină.

Details

Access

Take the C-16 road to Bagà. From here, follow the signs to the Pal Pass (coll de Pal), on the BV-4024 road. The 17 km winding road offers beautiful views and some viewpoints with parking along the way. You can click on the P on the map to go there.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Mountain

Conditions

Hilly , Mountainous , Rocky , No shadow

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Summer , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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