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4x4 route for observing bearded vultures in the Natural Park
Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas mountain ranges
Discover the land of the bearded vulture on a 4x4 route with professional guides, taking vehicle tours and static observation points for observation and photography.
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Full-time: 8-10 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 Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas Natural Park with the goal of observing the bearded vulture.
During the tour, your guide will explain the characteristics of their habitat, as well as aspects of their biology and behavior, and you will follow specific routes and wait at common observation sites.
You'll also learn about the operation of the Andalusian Scavenger Bird Recovery and Conservation Plan, which brought the bearded vulture back to the skies of Andalusia after its extinction in 1988.
In 2004, a reintroduction project began in these mountains, and up to 96 specimens equipped with GPS transmitters were released. Around 50 of these specimens remain alive, and nine breeding centers have been established.
The activity takes place in the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park, in the province of Jaén. The itinerary and waiting areas will depend on the latest sightings and other species you wish to observe during the day.
During the tour, it is also possible to observe some species of mammals and birds, as well as reptiles and amphibians depending on the time of year.
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:
BIRDS: griffon vulture, Bonelli's eagle, golden eagle, short-toed eagle, booted eagle, common buzzard, Eurasian goshawk, sparrowhawk, Iberian woodpecker, great spotted woodpecker, oriole warbler, dartford warbler, crossbill, blue rock thrush, red-legged partridge, corn bunting, skylark, red rock thrush, hawfinch, great spotted shrike, red kite.
MAMMALS: Iberian deer, fallow deer, mouflon, mountain goat, common fox.
REPTILES: ocellated lizard, long-tailed lizard, Spanish lizard, Valverde lizard.
AMPHIBIANS: natterjack toad, common toad, Betic midwife toad, common frog.
Includes:
4x4 vehicle
And all travel during the activity.
Breakfast 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
Wildlife experts. They speak Spanish and English.
Liability insurance
And authorizations to carry out the activity.
Rates:
Price per person (per vehicle and guide):
1 pax. - 250 euros
2 pax. - 280 euros / person
3 or 4 pax. - 120 euros / person
Grades:
Observation of target species can range from a few meters to several hundred meters. This is a factor that cannot be controlled during activities.
Nature is unpredictable, so we assume no responsibility for weather conditions or other external factors that may affect the normal behavior of wildlife.
Patience and silence are required to be successful during activities.
RESPONSIBLE, ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL OBSERVATION
To responsibly observe endangered wildlife, it is essential to follow your guide's guidelines.
All observations made are of animals in complete freedom.
We do not use any type of bait or attractant for wildlife observation and photography.
The use of bird calls is not permitted under any circumstances.
Our professional ethics and compliance with the law are paramount in all our activities.