Birdwatching in its purist form.
Enjoy eco-birding at the customary relaxed pace in these pristine natural spaces. Don’t rush; take your time.
Any season is perfect for enjoying birdwatching in its purest form in Trasierra-Tierras de Granadilla, an ideal destination for observing a wide variety of bird species. In the olive groves, you might spot a rufous-tailed scrub robin whilst the dehesa is home to the Eurasian eagle-owl and the black stork. In the pine forests, look for the red-necked nightjar and the goldcrest. The rocky cliffs are inhabited by the griffon vulture, Egyptian vulture, peregrine falcon, blue rock thrush and the black stork. In deciduous forests, you may find the northern goshawk and the European honey buzzard, whilst the mountainous areas are frequented by various warblers, the Northern wheatear and the majestic golden eagle, the largest of our raptors.
Your day begins with a scenic hike and birdwatching adventure through the picturesque dehesa landscape surrounding Santibáñez el Bajo. After stopping for lunch in Zarza de Granadilla, you’ll take a boat tour of the Gabriel y Galán Reservoir, accompanied by the graceful common cranes that migrate here each winter seeking refuge from the harsh northern cold and roost in the reservoir’s surroundings. Watching them fly at sunset and hearing their distinctive trumpeting calls is an unforgettable spectacle you won’t want to miss!
As you sail along, be on the lookout for the birdlife like osprey, pintail ducks, shovelers, wigeons, gadwalls, and mallards and learn all about these species, their habits and behaviours.
Let your senses take flight under the skies of a region bursting with biodiversity!