Over the Easter weekend we took the campervan to the province of Aragon in northern Spain, where the river Ebro has been dammed to form a huge system of reservoirs - known locally as the 'Aragon Sea'. This is the area of Spain with the lowest population density, and it shows! In addition to the vast reservoirs, the area comprises wide open heathland, most of which is completely wild and uncultivated.
The walking in itself is very interesting as the sensation of truly wide open space is special.
However due to the very low human population, the wildlife, especially bird life is exceptional. The nature of the landscape and ecosystem particularly favours birds of prey.
Highlights of the trip were :
Red Kite.
Black Kite - lots of, including one that we watched as it took a fish from the lake.
Booted Eagle.
Egyptian Vulture.
Woodchat Shrike.
Black Eared Wheatear.
An area to be recommended and one that we'll return to.
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