Places of ornithological interest
Bird Watching
There are some 150 bird species, which can be observed at different points all over the district.
PLACES OF ORNITHOLOGICAL INTEREST
- Boyal Pasture and Villavieja Cliffs. Casas del Castañar. Oak tree pasture with forest birds. The cliffs and granite rocks can be seen, which is the natural habitat of vultures and birds of prey.
- Jerte Reservoir Tail. Casas del Castañar. The only wet zone in the valley. From August to October: black storks, shore birds, anatidae and seagulls.
- San Camello Port. El Torno-Cabezabellosa. Birds of prey and forest birds. Panoramic views. Acarreadero Oak Tree.
- Piornal Port. Piornal-La Olla Ravine. Pallid swift, Piornal reservoir way and ascent to Peña Negra. Forest and scrubland birds. Excellent oak wood descending to La Olla Ravine.
- Honduras Port. Long motorway that ascends to 4,593 ft. Birds of prey, forest and shrub birds and two vulture colonies nearby. Cabeza Merina cliffs viewpoint/observatory at the Vadillo pasture creek.
- Los Infiernos Ravine. erte-Cabezuela. Oak trees, chestnut trees and forest birds.
- San Martín Ravine. Tornavacas. Dense oak wood with forest birds. Birds of prey and Spanish Ibex on the summits.
- Tornavacas Port. Oak wood and cytisus. Natural passage for migratory birds, especially in autumn.
