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==Birds== | ==Birds== | ||
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− | The area excels in the number and variety of raptors- [[Bearded Vulture]] (five pairs nesting locally); [[Golden Eagle]] (found on the mountainside opposite Les Sorbiers); [[Booted Eagle]], [[Bonelli's Eagle]], [[Short- | + | The area excels in the number and variety of raptors- [[Bearded Vulture]] (five pairs nesting locally); [[Golden Eagle]] (found on the mountainside opposite Les Sorbiers); [[Booted Eagle]], [[Bonelli's Eagle]], [[Short-toed Eagle]], [[Egyptian Vulture]], and the ever-present [[Griffon Vulture]]. Even a couple of [[Cinereous Vulture|Black Vulture]]. The bird most enthusiasts will want to see is the elusive [[Wallcreeper]] which during the summer is seldom found below 2000m. |
===Rarities=== | ===Rarities=== |
Revision as of 16:45, 3 July 2008
Overview
The birdlife here in the Pyrenees is very specialised.
Birds
Notable Species
The area excels in the number and variety of raptors- Bearded Vulture (five pairs nesting locally); Golden Eagle (found on the mountainside opposite Les Sorbiers); Booted Eagle, Bonelli's Eagle, Short-toed Eagle, Egyptian Vulture, and the ever-present Griffon Vulture. Even a couple of Black Vulture. The bird most enthusiasts will want to see is the elusive Wallcreeper which during the summer is seldom found below 2000m.
Rarities
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Checklist
Birds you can see here include:
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Other Wildlife
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Site Information
History and Use
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Areas of Interest
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Access and Facilities
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Contact Details
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External Links
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