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Desfiladero de La Yecla

41.94989 , -3.44231

Spain

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• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were set by Duncan Gough : 41.9499/-3.4423 (2023-04-30 15:59:32 )

Site name was set by Duncan Gough as "Desfiladero De La Yecla" (2023-04-30 15:59:32 )

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  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Eurasian Griffon (Gyps fulvus)
Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)
Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops)
Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)
Eurasian Crag-Martin (Ptyonoprogne rupestris)

Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) was added by Duncan Gough (2023-04-30 16:25:18)

Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops) was added by Duncan Gough (2023-04-30 16:15:10)

Eurasian Crag-Martin (Ptyonoprogne rupestris) was added by Duncan Gough (2023-04-30 16:14:49)

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) was added by Duncan Gough (2023-04-30 16:00:43)

Eurasian Griffon (Gyps fulvus) was added by Duncan Gough (2023-04-30 16:00:22)

  • Timing and strategy

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• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
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• recommended routes / areas within the site
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  • How to get there

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Parking can be found in a new car park next to the Bar La Yecla/Cervecería La Yecla on the far side (of the road tunnels) from Santo Domingo de Silos on the BU-910. Walk back to the entrance. Note if there is high water in the desfiladero then the entrance may be closed. When you follow the walk through you will see why.

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Edited by Duncan Gough on 2023-04-30 16:32
Parking can be found in a new car park next to the Bar La Yecla/Cervecería La Yecla on the far side (of the road tunnels) from Santo Domingo de Silos on the BU-910. Walk back to the entrance. Note if there is high water in the desfiladero then the entrance may be closed. When you follow the walk through you will see why.
  • Other attractions

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• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
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or near this site, including:
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• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

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instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

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