Birdwatching

THE FLYING HIGH.

Was creared in 2006 and has just begun its second phase. The first phase involved national authorities, local communities and private landowners in protecting habitats where Spanish Imperial Eagle (Aquila adalberti) lives.


Spanich Imperial Eagle is a flagship species in Spain, with a population of 253 breeding pairs it occurs in only five Spanich regions and also in Portugal. Spain holds 99% of the world breeding population. The ALZANDO AL VUELO programme focused its activities in Campo de Montiel and Eastern Sierra Morena in the Cludad Real province, one of the most important breeding and dispersal areas for the species.




A land stewardship programme has signed agreements with 17 private properties in which it has invested near 100.000 euro in habitat management.
Conservation action for this impressive bird of prey has been developed to address the main threats, of poisoning, collision with power lines and habitats loss.




More than 2.000 people participated in activities organised, which raised their awareness and involved them in the protection of Spanich Imperial Eagle.
So far, 54 municipalities have joined the network and more will follow we hope...