The Subalpine Area
The subalpine areas come alive in spring and early summer. Rarities like the Rock Thrush, Blue Rock Thrush or Rock bunting, elusive butterflies like the exclusive Parnasius Apollo or the scarce Chapman´s Ringlet and wonderful orchids and other amazing flowers can be...
Eagles and Vultures
Huge and high limestone walls and deep gorges full of platforms and holes. This is the Picos de Europa. Probably one of the best places in the Iberian Peninsula to enjoy a great variety of raptors with a simply walk through easy walking paths and surrounded of an...
The Bearded Vulture
The Bearded Vulture is probably one of the most incredible and amazing bird which can be observed in the Iberian Peninsula. In the Picos de Europa National Park, like in other European mountains, the Bearded Vulture became extinct in the early-20th century due to the...
Alpine Birds
Some of the highest peaks in Northern Spain are located in Picos de Europa National Park, and many of the meadows are set more than 1.500 m. above the sea level. This is the suitable environment for most of the alpine birds like Alpine Accentor, Snowfinch,...
Woodpeckers and Forest Birds
Woodpeckers are, together with some forest raptors and passerines one of the most colourful and interesting birds that habit our forests. Their habitat (dense forest) and their elusive behaviour make our observations exciting and unforgettable. In our environment 4...