With the arrival of autumn, the forests and saws of Jaén become the stage of one of the most overwhelming phenomena of the Iberian fauna: the berrea of the deer in heat. During this time, males mark their presence with powerful derrids, challenging other specimens and attracting females in a spectacular ancestral ritual.

A magical moment in the heart of nature

The berrhea It is much more than a sound: it is the expression of wild life in its greatest splendor. The deer are faced with their imposing cornamenties to demonstrate their strength, while their berridos resound at dawn and sunset, creating a unique atmosphere in the saw.

It is important to note that the start of the berrea depends on climatic factors such as the autumn precipitation or a significant change in atmospheric time. This allows the availability of fresh grass, a key element for female gestation to succeed. Therefore, it is not until this is available that these animals enter into heat.

Where to live the berrea in Jaén

This phenomenon is one of the great demands of the natural spaces of the province, which has privileged enclaves to enjoy it. There are also scheduled routes on which it is possible to register to view the show safely.

Some of the best places are:

• Natural park Sierras de Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas, a mosaic of landscapes where the echoes of the berrea are mixed with the diversity of the fauna and flora.

• Sierra de Andújar natural park, home also to the Iberian lince and other large Mediterranean mammals.

• The natural park of Despeñacolos, the natural door of Andalusia, whose canyons and forests offer unparalleled scenarios to listen to the berrea.

An experience that connects with the wild

Listening to the berrea in the natural parks of Jaén is to immerse itself in the purest essence of nature. An opportunity to live true emotions, look at impressive landscapes and connect with the life rate of the wild fauna in freedom.