Ornitological paradise
The province of Cáceres is an ornithological paradise and Trujillo is located between several Special Bird Protection Areas (SPAs), such as the plains of Trujillo and the plains of Cáceres. and the Sierra de San Pedro. Trujillo is only 40 minutes from Monfragüe National Park. At the same distance is Las Vegas Altas del Guadiana with its rice fields. You can also enjoy the birds on the banks of the Almonte and Magasca rivers. Finally, there are several reservoirs, including Arrocampo and Alcollarín.
Trujillo itself is an Urban SPA, due to its colony of Lesser Kestrel. From our garden you can appreciate them flying above our house and you can see (and certrainly hear) sparrows and starlings, hopefully a hoopoe and even a booted eagle. At night you can hear scops owls and eagle owls.
Birding in Extremadura
Extremadura is one of the best destinations in Europe for birdwatching. You will find more than 340 species and a great diversity of landscapes where the pastures merge with mountains and wetlands, imperial eagles, black vultures and black storks fly overhead. In winter, cranes fill the sky with their song, while bustards roam the plains of Cáceres and Trujillo. From the Monfragüe National Park to the lagoons of La Albuera, every corner is a perfect setting for bird watching. With routes designed for all levels and festivals that celebrate wildlife, Extremadura is the ideal destination for those looking for excitement, biodiversity and culture in the same trip, with its ideal hub: Trujillo
We are happy to help you plan your tri and help you to find a guide guide personalised and quality service so that you can enjoy your getaway to the fullest.
In the following link you will find all the information about birding in Extremadura.
Birding in ExtremaduraPuntos de interés ornitólogico
On every step through Extremadura you will find birds. However, there are about 40 specific points to be able to observe birds. These points of ornithological interest (PIOs, also known as SPAs) are spread over the different ecosystems that make up the landscape of the region: reservoirs, plains, pastures, irrigated areas, forests, riverbanks or urban areas.
In the following link you will find all the information on these points, in spring well attended.
Ibero aves