Birding in Gredos
This birding programme combines the wide variety of habitats found in the Sierra de Gredos, including oak woodlands, riverside forests, Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) forests, broom scrub at different altitudes, alpine meadows and rocky mountain areas.
Over two full days, we will explore these habitats in search of their most representative bird species, allowing us to gain an in-depth understanding of the rich ornithological diversity of this mountain range.
Over two full days, we will explore these habitats in search of their most representative bird species, allowing us to gain an in-depth understanding of the rich ornithological diversity of this mountain range.
We propose to realize it in two days of 8 hours of duration to know in depth the ornithological wealth of this mountain range.
Day 1: In search of mountain birds.
Here we may observe birds such as Bluethroat, Water Pipit, Alpine Pipit, Common Accentor, Ortolan Bunting and Northern Wheatear. Rocky areas are especially good for species like Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush, Red-billed Chough and, with some luck, the very scarce Alpine Accentor.
Day 2 – Oak woodlands, riversides and pine forests
Open scrublands and hedgerows are ideal for birds such as Red-backed Shrike, a typically northern species with a well-established population in Gredos. Near villages and traditional farmland we may also encounter Cirl Bunting and Rock Sparrow.
Our second day focuses on the lower-altitude habitats of Gredos, exploring oak forests, riverside vegetation and Scots pine woods.
In these areas we can find species such as Common Crossbill, Firecrest, Goldcrest, Iberian Pied Flycatcher, Bonelli’s Warbler and Citril Finch, as well as raptors like Eurasian Hobby, Honey Buzzard and Booted Eagle.
Highlighted species
Some of the most remarkable bird species that can be observed during this programme include:
Lammergeier, Golden Eagle, Booted Eagle, Black Vulture, Northern Goshawk, Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Honey Buzzard, Peregrine Falcon, Eurasian Hobby, Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica azuricollis), Alpine Accentor, Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush, Northern Wheatear, Iberian Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava iberiae), Water Pipit, White-throated Dipper, Iberian Pied Flycatcher (Ficedula hypoleuca iberiae), Bonelli’s Warbler, Firecrest, Goldcrest, Red-backed Shrike, Golden Oriole, Ortolan Bunting, Red-billed Chough, Citril Finch and Common Crossbill.
Practical information
Recommended season: April to mid-June
Duration: 2 full days (8 hours per day). One-day routes are also available
Price: On request (depending on duration and number of participants)
Includes: Services of a professional birding guide, optical equipment and transport during the activity
Recommended season: April to mid-June
Duration: 2 full days (8 hours per day). One-day routes are also available
Price: On request (depending on duration and number of participants)
Includes: Services of a professional birding guide, optical equipment and transport during the activity
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