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Wildlife Walks

Daily excursions in search of birds, butterflies and wildflowers with Teresa Farino, a British naturalist who has been living in the Picos de Europa since 1986. Whether your main interest is birdwatching or botany, entomology or photography, or even just strolling through spectacular landscapes and picturesque villages, Teresa can help you to get the most from your stay in the Picos de Europa. Click on image for details.
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The Picos de Europa and Cantabrian mountains are home to a very special selection of European mammals. From the shy and rare Pyrenean desman to equally shy 400lb brown bears, there are some 70 species of notoriously elusive mammals in our area including the Iberian wolf and 21 species of bat.
Picos, Palencia and Poison Print E-mail
Nature - Other Mammals
Written by Lisa Stuart   
Wednesday, 14 April 2010 00:00
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The Fundación Oso Pardo (Brown Bear Foundation) have identified three blackspots in the Cordillera Cantábrica as being the main zones where poisoned bait is still being laid,

 
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Radio-collaring Wolves Print E-mail
Other Mammals
Written by Lisa Stuart   
Tuesday, 23 February 2010 00:00
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Following the wolf census and an opinion poll both recently commissioned by the National Park management and carried out by environmental assessment company, Arena, biologists from the same company are now tracking wolves alongside forest wardens, as a continuation of the study, with a view to radio-collaring some individuals.
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Other Mammals
Written by Lisa Stuart   
Monday, 01 February 2010 00:00
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The Picos de Europa is Spain's only National Park that has wolves within its boundaries, although that doesn't mean they're completely protected. This year, as in previous years, a population control will be carried out. At least this year the Park will have a better idea of exactly how many wolves they are dealing with.
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Wildlife Report

Teresa Farino, Iberian Wildlife Tours
Over the past 20 years, Teresa Farino has compiled a 90-page report (A4) which includes lists of all the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, dragonflies and vascular plants ever recorded in the Picos de Europa, plus summaries of each of these groups and an eight-page introduction to the wildlife of these mountains. If you would like to purchase a copy, the price is 17.50€, excluding postage and packaging. Please contact Teresa for further details or to place your order by clicking on the image.

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