Portillo del Tietar - Monfragüe NP

Extremadura > Spain

Narrow stretch of the Tietar river with good chances of spotting Spanish Eagle or Eurasian Black Vulture.

Added* by Just Romijn
Most recent update 13 November 2023

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Description

This is the best spot for the emblemic species of Monfragüe National Park such as Spanish Eagle and Eurasian Black Vulture . But Wallcreeper and Eagle Owl are also very well possible. Even an aerial fight between Eurasian Black Vulture and Spanish Eagle 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. Spanish Eagle
(Aquila adalberti)

2. Eagle Owl
(Bubo bubo)

3. Black Stork
(Ciconia nigra)

4. Eurasian Black Vulture
(Aegypius monachus)

5. Griffon Vulture
(Gyps fulvus)

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