The crane is one of the most symbolic birds of Spain and is typical of winter. Almost 12,800 cranes ordinary people chose the province of Ciudad Real to spend the winterThey are a far cry from the harsh weather conditions experienced at this time of year in their countries of origin in Northern Europe. This year, there was a certain delay in its arrival to our country due to extremely mild temperatures and other factors.
This is also reflected in the data obtained from the coordinated joint crane count, carried out in the province of Ciudad Real in mid-December, in which volunteer naturalists, staff of the Autonomous Agency for National Parks and members of the Association participated. He attended the Natural History of Ciudad Real.
According to the sources of this organization, Ciudad Real is consolidated as one of the most important provinces in terms of the number of wintering individuals for the species in the Iberian Peninsula.
Between 260,000-270,000 crane specimens are seen in Spain in winter. According to the Spanish Society of Ornithology (SEO/BirdLife), Extremadura, Castilla-La Mancha, Aragon and Andalusia are the communities that host the highest number of cranes during the winter months.
Cabañeros National Park
For this reason The largest number of birds are concentrated around Cabañeros National Park. 5,599 copies were counted.
Las Tablas de Daimiel National Park is another important spot where cranes prefer to winter and where 4,095 specimens were recorded.
In the La Mancha Húmeda Biosphere Reserve, census data reveal the presence of a total of 2,123 cranes; The number is estimated to be 921 specimens in the Alcudia Valley and Sierra Madrona Natural Park.
HE their fascinating journey They will move from the north to the south of Europe, which will take them through Germany and France for several months. October and NovemberTheir return to their breeding grounds between mid-February and March arouses the curiosity of many people who come here every year to observe them.
long migration journey
These birds are reaching Traveling more than 4,000 kilometers sometimes flying at altitudes of more than 9,000 meters.
The crane is also one of the most elegant birds to be seen in nature, and its wide wingspan makes it easy to spot in the countryside.
It also emphasizes that characteristic ‘v’ flight pattern The sound they make both when flying and when perched on the ground.
This species produces a characteristic trumpeting sound that can be heard for miles; because the larynx passes through the sternum like a voice box, which strengthens the scream.
Census details
Wintering crane population in Spain According to SEO there are approximately 260,000-270,000 overwintering specimens. The most important by autonomous community is Extremadura, where the 2018-2019 winter census identified 52% of the population and 135,453 birds. This is followed by Castilla-La Mancha with 20.4% and 51,775-34,081 cranes at each count. ; Aragon, 18.1% and 45,939-46,859 winches; 3.8% and 9,727-14,601 cranes in Andalusia; Castilla y León 2.6% and 6,711-7,515 cranes; Navarra with 1.6 with 4.026-14.122 cranes; Balearic Islands 0.04% (108-37); Valencian Community 0.03% (75-43); Catalonia 0.02% (58-71); La Rioja 0.01% (28-18); Madrid (71-0); Galicia (4-4) and Asturias (1-0).
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Source: Informacion
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