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4x4 route for birdwatching
in the Sierra de Andújar
Discover the birds of the Sierra de Andújar Natural Park and its surroundings on a 4x4 route with professional guides, including vehicle tours and static observation points for birdwatching and photography.
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Half day: 5-6 hours .
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Full-time: 8-9 hours.
The duration depends on the time of year in which the activity takes place.
Please contact us before booking the activity.
Activity description
Enjoy a 4x4 excursion led by expert local guides through the public areas of the Sierra de Andújar Natural Park and its surroundings, with the goal of observing birds in the wild.
During the tour, your guide will explain the characteristics of the habitat, as well as aspects of the biology and behavior of the birds observed. You will follow specific routes and wait at common observation sites, using high-end binoculars and a telescope.
The activity takes place in the Sierra de Andújar Natural Park and its surroundings, in the province of Jaen, and the itinerary and waiting areas will depend on the species you wish to observe during the day.
In the Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, we have an excellent population of birds of prey, such as the Spanish imperial eagle, the Little owl, and the Black vulture, the latter having one of the five existing colonies in Andalusia.
During the tour, you can also observe a multitude of species of mammals, reptiles, and amphibians, depending on the time of year, and the entire route passes through areas where the Iberian lynx is present.
Let your guide recommend you; the experience and information you gain about sightings each day will make your visit much more successful.
Some species you can observe during your visit:
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BIRDS: Spanish imperial eagle, griffon vulture, black vulture, golden eagle, short-toed eagle, booted eagle, common buzzard, Eurasian goshawk, sparrowhawk, Iberian wagtail, Iberian woodpecker, little owl, grey heron, crag martin, blue rock thrush, red-legged partridge, corn bunting, Thekla lark, hoopoe, hawfinch, European bee-eater, shrike, grey shrike, red kite, black kite, eagle owl, black stork, kingfisher.
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MAMMALS: Iberian deer, fallow deer, mouflon, wild goat, European otter, Iberian lynx, dormouse.
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REPTILES: ocellated lizard, long-tailed lizard, Spanish lizard, common gecko, red-tailed lizard.
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AMPHIBIANS: natterjack toad, common toad, spadefoot toad, common frog, southern frog, common salamander, Iberian newt, pygmy newt, gallipato.
Includes:
4x4 vehicle
And all travel during the activity.
Breakfast or
picnic in the countryside
From local products + bottled water.
Optical material
High-end binoculars and telescope.
Teaching material
To consult information about the species we see.
Local guide
Bird expert.
They speak Spanish and English.
Liability insurance
And authorizations to carry out the activity.
Rates:
Price per person (per vehicle and guide):
1 pax. - 220 euros
2 pax. - 120 euros / person
3 or 4 pax. - 90 euros / person
Notes:
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Observation of target species can range from a few meters to several hundred meters. This is a factor that cannot be controlled during activities.
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Nature is unpredictable, so we assume no responsibility for weather conditions or other external factors that may affect the normal behavior of wildlife.
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Patience and silence are required to be successful during waiting.
RESPONSIBLE, ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL OBSERVATION
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To responsibly observe endangered wildlife, it is essential to follow your guide's guidelines.
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All observations made are of animals in complete freedom.
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We do not use any type of bait or attractant for wildlife observation and photography.
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The use of bird calls is not permitted under any circumstances.
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Our professional ethics and compliance with the law are paramount in all our activities.
USEFUL INFORMATION FOR YOUR VISIT