Observer les oiseaux en Estrémadure : la Sierra de San Pedro

Extremadura is one of the largest regions of Spain. It is also one of the most interesting Spanish regions in term of birds.
Sparsely populated, it offers a large range of habitats, generally well-conserved: irrigated plains, open woodland or « dehesa », river valleys, man-made reservoirs, extensive Mediterranean scrub, rolling grassland or steppe and high mountains. The areas designated as IBA (Important Bird Areas) reach 74%: this is the highest rate of any region in Europe. There are plenty of wonderful places to go bird watching and thanks to a good road system, they are easy to reach from most places to stay. Few of these places are well known, including the Monfragüe Regional Park. But numerous others spots deserve your visit. We will present you through several articles a selection of interesting spots to visit.
After Badajoz, we present you the Sierra de San Pedro, situated to the west of Cáceres. This area of wooded hills is the best representation of flora and fauna associated with the Mediterranean forest and bushland. It is a stronghold for the Spanish Imperial Eagle and is the home of the largest colony of Black Vultures in the World (336 pairs).