Portillo del Tietar - Monfragüe NP

Extremadura > Spain

Narrow stretch of the Tietar river with good chances of spotting Španski krstaš or Crni strvinar.

Added* by Just Romijn
Most recent update 13 novembar 2023

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Description

This is the best spot for the emblemic species of Monfragüe National Park such as Španski krstaš and Crni strvinar . But Puzgavac and Buljina are also very well possible. Even an aerial fight between Crni strvinar and Španski krstaš is possible.

Details

Access

Accesible by car by taking the EX-208 and the CC911. Click on the P in the map to et directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , River , Canyon/cliff , Forest

Conditions

Hilly , Rocky , Dry

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

You can leave your car by the side of the road on a clearing just 20 metres from the mirador. Tight spot though.

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Top 5 birds

1. Španski krstaš
(Aquila adalberti)

2. Buljina
(Bubo bubo)

3. Crna roda
(Ciconia nigra)

4. Crni strvinar
(Aegypius monachus)

5. Beloglavi sup
(Gyps fulvus)

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