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Tomorrow I’m going to Guadarrama to birdwatching. It’s the first time and I really fancy to disconnect from screens and connect with nature, to walk for the sake of walking and just listen to the sounds of the mountains.<\/p>\n
The truth is that in the Community of Madrid we find examples of very different natural areas and we can contemplate different landscapes without having to make long trips.
\u2014Yes, it\u2019s ideal for outdoor activities, almost 40% of its surface is protected\u2014says Paloma with the security that gives her to be always well informed.
\u2014And more than 200 species of birds live here in Madrid \u2014she adds thoughtfully
\u2014Like us, who also live here\u2026 we just lack the wings! \u2014says Almudena, adding a bittersweet touch.
\u2014But we do have the desire to fly \u2014admits Palo so\u00f1adora.
\u2014You know that some important birds like the Imperial Eagle and the Black Vulture live in the Madrid region \u2014says Almu who can\u2019t avoid smiling at the image of her friend wearing wings.<\/p>\n
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1. The Mediterranean Forest<\/strong> in the Sierra Oeste, Monte del Pardo and Soto de Vi\u00f1uelas 2. The Mountain<\/strong> in the Sierra de Guadarrama, the Sierra Norte or the Cuenca Alta del Manzanares. 3. Steppes<\/strong> in the countryside of the rivers Jarama and Henares, the Middle Course of the river Guadarrama or the Alcarria in Madrid. 4. Wetlands and riverbeds<\/strong> in the Sea of Ont\u00edgola near Aranjuez, the San Juan lagoon near Chinch\u00f3n, and the gravel pits along the Jarama, Manzanares and Henares rivers. 5. Urban parks<\/strong> such as those of the Casa de Campo, the Dehesa de la Villa, the Retiro or the green areas of the municipalities of the Community of Madrid, highlighting the historical parks of Aranjuez and El Escorial. <\/p>\n At SEO-Birdlife<\/a>\u00a0you’ll find several ornithological routes near Madrid and much more information. It\u2019s the Spanish Ornithological Society, founded in 1954, whose mission is to conserve biodiversity with the participation and involvement of society.<\/p>\n The Community of Madrid offers information on different birdwatching routes, <\/a>and in Madrid a destination for Nature.<\/a>.<\/p>\n So you no longer have an excuse, take advantage of this time of social isolation to get to know the green areas of our region. If you plan to move to Madrid shortly, either in summer or winter, in The secret of relocating to Madrid<\/em><\/a>you\u2019ll find all the relevant information on how to get a home, all the information on schools and how to process the necessary formalities to complete your transfer. If, in addition, you need help with the organization or, even if you want us to accompany you, check out our services<\/a>.<\/p>\n In the meantime, you can receive regular information by filling out this questionnaire. And if you find it useful, we appreciate your sharing.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]
\u2014Where one of the best populations of the imperial eagle in the world lives
\u2014Which, by the way, happens to be one of the most endangered species on the planet
\u2014In addition, other species can be observed such as the black stork, the booted eagle, the eagle owl
\u2014And etc., etc.<\/p>\n
\u2014Bear in mind that to get here you have to be in very good shape because some peaks are over 2000 meters.
\u2014The star of the birds is the blue-breasted nightingale. I\u2019ve been told that it\u2019s quite a show during spring time when males are singing
\u2014Also, you can observe in these areas, among many other birds, the oriole, the black vulture, the griffon vulture and the golden eagle…<\/p>\n
\u2014Be aware, we have the best steppe bird populations in Western Europe
\u2014Like the bustards and their nuptial parade which is one of the great ornithological shows
\u2014In the open areas, we can see the Montagu’s Harrier, the Lesser Kestrel…
\u2014And in areas covered by low shrubs or small rocks are a good place to look for the yellowtail or the curious black wheatear.<\/p>\n
\u2014Among the vegetation of lagoons and gravel pits, we may see the calamon.
\u2014In the thickets that surround the rivers and lagoons, it\u2019s common to see the moscone bird, among an endless number of small birds.
\u2014The lagoons are frequented by the little bittern, the marsh harrier and many others
\u2014And also, ducks like the European spoon duck, the red duck and the brown duck.<\/p>\n
\u2014We\u2019ll see wild birds such as the European short-toed treecreeper, daytime birds of prey such as the goshawk and the sparrowhawk and, also, nocturnal birds of prey such as the owl and the scops owl.
\u2014And in those parks that have lagoons in its interior, we can observe diverse anatidae like the great cormorant and other aquatic birds.<\/p>\nFinally, some practical information to find all these locations easily if you\u2019d like to initiate in the world of birdwatching:<\/h2>\n
\u2014You only need a pair of binoculars and a cell phone to take pictures and not to get lost \u2014Simplifies Palo
\u2014Or you can elevate yourself to the next level with a camera and a super lens \u2014Almu starts to complicate the issue
\u2014And the desire to learn! Because I\u2019m realizing that I don’t know anything…
\u2014Once again \u2014Almu cracks up listening to Palo, or maybe to herself?<\/p>\n