This trip provides a complete change in terms of habitat, and takes us up onto the high plains of the interior of the region. One of the lesser known parts of Eastern Spain, this fascinating area comprises seemingly endless open spaces where Great Bustards proudly roam (Europe´s heaviest flying bird weighing in excess of 16kg!).
Big, blue skies on the steppe
This area is worth a visit at any time of year. It makes for a great trip and depending on the season, we can expect to see Great Bustard, Little Bustard, Stone Curlew, Black-bellied Sandgrouse, Pin-tailed Sandgrouse, Great Spotted Cuckoo, Calandra Lark, Crested Lark, Rock Sparrow and Bee Eater. Raptors can include Golden Eagle, Booted Eagle, Buzzard, Hen Harrier, Marsh Harrier and Merlin.
Great Bustard
The area also includes a number of lagoons where Greater Flamingo can often be seen in good numbers. Other regular species include Little Ringed Plover, Black Winged Stilt, Wood Sandpiper, Avocet, Black Necked Grebe and Gull-billed Tern. Wildfowl can include White Headed Duck, Shelduck, Red Crested Pochard, Shoveler and Gadwall.
This trip involves very little walking but takes in some fascinating scenery and usually involves a coffee break in one of the region´s traditional farming villages.
