Extremadura – Spring 2016
Thursday 21 April, 2016
Arrocampo Dam – Monfragüe National Park
Dawn at Las Canteras, our lodge
Extremadura in the Spring
Tassel hyacinth (Leopoldia comosa)
Extremadura in the Spring
Rock bunting at Peña Falcon rocky cliffs (Gypsy Fall) in Monfrague National Park
Extremadura in the Spring
The following morning we set off for the marshes of Arrocampo. We had some great views of Purple Swamphens and several Little Bitterns but the highlight for me was a beautiful male Penduline Tit, nicely perched in front of us. This was a great place for birding.
We reluctantly left this reserve and headed back up to the Monfragüe National Park, stopping for lunch by the River Tietar bridge.
We made a last stop at La Portilla del Tietar to see the Spanish Imperial Eagles before heading back to our lodge.
