Definition of “PIOs (Points of Ornithological Interest)”
These are sites that are noteworthy in the district from the birding point of view. Here we aim to indicate the places which are high quality birdwatching areas. This is based on both the presence of species of interest as well as easy access for visitors (Except the PIO 11 “Cerro de San Gregorio” accessed after traveling a path of 2 km.). In the Miajadas-Trujillo territory there are many other places that are not described here that may well offer as much interest due to the species present but are not suitable for inclusion for various reasons which may include: difficult access, sensitive areas not suitable to visit without an expert guide etc.
These PIOs are referenced geographically by a point, or several points clustered, although in most examples it is recommended to explore through short walks the general area there to enjoy these sites within the district of Miajadas-Trujillo, all exemplary for watching and listiening to birds.
PIOs-Points of Ornithological Interest
Pastures and arable land
PIO 1.- The Cerralbos Track
PIO 2.- Puente Mocha Trail
PIO 3.- Finca Doña Catalina
PIO 4.- La Cumbre-Ibahernando road
PIO 5.- Campo Lugar – Embalse de Sierra Brava road
PIO 6.- The Leonesa drover´s trail at Escurial
PIO 7.- Belén–Torrecillas Plains
Irrigated crops
PIO 20.- Fernando V (Rice fiels of Palazuelo and Guadalperales SPA)
PIO 21.- Pizarro irrigated lands
Towns and villages
PIO 8.- Trujillo Bull Ring (Lesser Kestrel colony)
PIO 9.- Historic centre of Trujillo
PIO 10.- Pizarro-Carvajal Palace in Alcollarín
Dehesas and Mediterranean woodland
PIO 11.- Cerro San Gregorio
PIO 12.- Sierra de Cabezas de Águila SCI
Wetlands (Reservoirs, rivers and pools)
PIO 13.- River Almonte I
PIO 14.- River Almonte II
PIO 15.- Sierra Brava dam
PIO 16.- The Majadas Altas Pools
PIO 17.- Hides at Sierra Brava Reservoir
PIO 18.- Búrdalo Reservoir
PIO 19.- Alcollarín Reservoir
Location map of the PIOs