Places for Observing Animals

Wildlife - Observation areas

The probability of seeing wildlife relatively frequently is one of the park's most important and renowned attractions. Red deer, fallow deer, mouflon, Spanish ibex, wild boar and a number of different birds of prey are all abundant in the park as a result of its rugged terrain, extensive size and excellent state of conservation.

However, it is important to bear the following considerations in mind to ensure your hopes of spotting wildlife are not frustrated and that your presence does not disturb the animals:

  • The presence or otherwise of wild animals can never be predicted. In no place and at no time can it be guaranteed that you will see a particular animal. Although it may sound obvious, remember that the park is not a zoo.
  • Most animals will only been seen from far away, so it is important that you bring binoculars.
  • The practice of observing animals in the wild is dependent on a range ...
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ROUTES OF ORNITHOLOGICAL INTEREST

 

In the southern part of the park and nearby areas there are ten routes of particular ornithological interest. All of them are in areas that are easy to reach, boast outstanding natural beauty and feature information panels at the start that provide comprehensive information about the route, surroundings and different bird species that can be observed.

Below are listed the different routes and some of the most notable species that can be observed there:

Cerrada del Utrero
Griffon vulture, kingfisher, Eurasian dipper, red-billed chough, golden oriole, mottled swift.

Lake Valdeazores
Eurasian sparrowhawk, Northern goshawk, grey heron, little grebe, common moorhen, mallard, Eurasian coot, great crested grebe, tawny owl, golden oriole.

River Borosa
Northern goshawk, eagle owl, golden eagle, Eurasian sparrowhawk, tawny owl, Eurasian dipper, kingfisher, golden oriole, Eurasia ...

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