The wealth of birds and the splendid scenery has given Extremadura the status of a natural paradise. The rugged mountains, steppes and Mediterranean woodlands of this once unknown backwater in South-west Spain, are now one of the most appreciated destinations for wildlife enthusiasts. With this guide you will discover why.
This Crossbill Guide describes numerous routes and sites to discover Extremadura's nature and scenery. It is complemented with extensive background information on landscape, flora and fauna and tips to observe wildlife.
* 24 routes (car and walk)
* 26 site descriptions
* Where to watch birds information
* Finding butterflies, wildflowers, reptiles, etc.
* Detailed background information on landscape and ecology
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Everything you need to turn up in the right place and at the right time to find some of the best wildlife in Europe, Chris Packham, BBC Springwatch; These guides are well thought out and are the most practical aides to enjoying wildlife in some of the most amazing places in Europe, British Birds magazine; Crossbill Guides' main focus is an exploration of ecology, landscape and human history and conservation. This is the key strength of the Crossbill Guides and it is what places them head and shoulders over conventional `site guides', Andy Stoddart, Birdwatch magazine
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200
Colour illustrations throughout
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Height: 21 cm
Width: 14.8 cm
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978-94-91648-18-2 (9789491648182)
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Dirk Hilbers (NL, 1976), set up the Crossbill Guides Foundation and travels Europe to research the guidebooks. Extremadura is a special place to him as he lived here, in a village close to Monfraguee, working for the nature conservation organisation Euronatur.
