Enjoy birdwatching in the Pyrenees
The Pyrenees mountain range is located in the northernmost part of the Iberian Peninsula, separating it from France. The Pyrenees not only offer rural tourist attractions, but also contain an impressive large biosphere in terms of birds and birdlifeand can therefore not be overlooked. We inform you about this aspect. If you are passionate about birds and want to make a trip to the Pyrenees, it is essential that you know some of the most important areas for birdwatching.
Whenever you are in the Pyrenees you are sure to be surprised by the presence of birds in the sky, especially for those of us who live in the city and have a tendency to admire what we don't have. So equip yourself with binocularsYou won't be disappointed by the Pyrenean sky.
You will find a multitude of different routes for you to observe all types of birds, with special mention of the bearded vulture, in the Posets Maladeta Natural Park. The Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park offers views of higher-flying birds, such as the eaglesWe will be able to catch them red-handed when they come to hunt and devour partridges and smaller birds. One last park that I recommend you visit is the Sierra and Canyons of Guarawhere you can find the highly acclaimed eagle owlThe peregrine falcons and bee-eaters also stand out.
In the comarca of Jacetania -The upper basin of the Aragón river and the tributaries of the valleys of Canfranc, Aísa, Borau, Hecho and Ansó, the Canal de Berdún and the Campo de Jaca, are home to 206 species of birds. Its forests and gorges are the perfect place for birds to find food and shelter. There is nothing like visiting the spectacular gorges of Foz de Fago and Biniés for bird watching, or the Protected Landscape of San Juan de la Peña and Monte Oroel.
In the area of Ribagorza you will be able to glimpse numerous types of birds that will fly before you, starting with the great majesty of the eagle owls and ending with the menacing yet aristocratic presence of the arch-renowned imperial eagle. You can also find endangered species, such as the bearded vulture.
The Ordesa y Monte Perdido National ParkA beautiful setting for birdwatching. The park is home to one of the best bearded vulture observation points in Europe, the Monte Perdido Biological Station. This station is located in the Juan Bernad house (16th century) and provides accommodation for groups in shared rooms with bathroom. It is managed by the Foundation for the Conservation of the Bearded Vulture, with whom you can arrange accommodation and the possibility of arranging a guided route around the viewpoints of Revilla, from where this image was taken.
If you are curious about this subject, there is nothing better than going to the Eco Museum-Visitors' Centre of the Castle of Aínsa. There you can discover the fauna of the Pyrenees in an incredible model and see the shelter for live birds of prey that are no longer recoverable. It has a guide service that can help you to get to know the natural environment better.
In the Pyrenees you can enjoy the central european dipper even from the very bearded vultureYou will find out all about feeding and reproduction of various species, all with the help of guides well versed in the subject. You will find out all about the feeding and reproduction of various species, all supported by the information in detailed documents.
Finally, you can go on ornithological routes, where you will find species such as the capercaillie or boreal owl. This place is characterised by the mixture of birds of prey and other birds found in the forests, and the clash of the two ecosystems forms a wonderful mixture. Bird watching has become internationally famous in the Pyrenees mountain range.
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