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Spain - Extremadura & Gredos Mountains

Naturetrek Tour Report 26 April - 3 May 2017

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Report and images by Jim Andrews

European Bee-eater

Queen of Spain Fritillary

Lesser Kestrel

Spanish Ibex

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Tour Report Spain - Extremadura & Gredos Mountains

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Tour participants: Jim Andrews (leader) with seven Naturetrek clients

Day 1 Wednesday 26th April

Heathrow – Madrid - Vina las Torres

After a late arrival in Madrid, we set on our way towards Trujillo. En route plenty of White Storks drifted over,

as well as several Black Kites. About an hour and a half into the journey we stopped for a leg stretch where we

noted Spanish Sparrow and Corn Bunting. Sadly we were unable to relocate the Great Bustard seen on the way

into the stop, but we did manage to pick up a Montagu’s Harrier hunting the fields. As we carried on we spotted

several more Montagu’s Harriers as well as several Booted Eagles.

Within an hour we turned off the motorway towards our home for the next few nights. As we turned up towards

Vina las Torres along the country lane we were greeted by Corn Bunting, Southern Grey Shrike and of course

the local Azure-winged Magpie. Reaching our final destination, we were greeted by our hosts and the local

Nightingale. We settled into our rooms before we sat down for a lovely meal and then a good night’s sleep.

Day 2 Thursday 27th April

Trujillo Bull Ring; Alcorin Dam; Campo Lugar; Madrigalejo

The day started with a morning walk near to our hotel, where we saw Praying Mantis, Cream-spot Tiger moth

and Stripeless Tree Frog at the door. Our walk also turned up Hoopoe, Red-rumped Swallow, singing

Nightingale and Golden Oriole, and a very showy Sardinian Warbler.

After breakfast we headed to the Bull Ring in Trujillo, where we were greeted by Lesser Kestrel. We then moved

on to the park where both species of Terrapin were on show as well as Black-winged Stilt, Common Sandpiper

and Little Ringed Plover.

Moving on towards Alcorin Dam, several Red Kites showed en route. On arrival we found a pair of Wigeon and

a Kingfisher on the dam, while Dappled White butterfly flitted along the edge of the car park. Carrying on along

the track, we moved on to the picnic site where we found Great Reed Warbler hiding in a small patch of reeds,

Woodchat Shrike showing well where we parked, and on the dam a flock of Spoonbills and a family group of

Egyptian Geese were feeding. We went for a wonder through the grassland where we spotted Short-toed Eagle

overhead and Cetti’s Warbler along the water’s edge. On the water Shoveler and Gadwall popped up, and Purple

Heron flew by. Other sightings included Small Copper and Common Blue butterflies amongst the grass, while

on the water’s edge Lesser Emperor and Iberian Blue-tailed Damselfly flitted round. We headed back to the

vehicle for lunch where we enjoyed the local White Storks, and a group of Griffin Vultures and two Bonelli’s

Eagles passed over.

After lunch we moved along the track and had great views of Bee-eater. We then went on to Campo Lugar

where we saw Montagu’s Harrier, Roller and, with a little effort, a Great Bustard amongst the grass.

We carried on to the Madrigalejo area where we saw Thekla Lark and heard Quail before heading home for a rest

and yet another great meal.

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Day 3 Friday 28th April

Rio Almonte; Monfrague National Park

Stepping outside first thing we were greeted by the two Praying Mantis which were still around, and a Marsh

Fritillary on the door step. After breakfast we departed towards Monfrague, driving through the Oak dehesa and

soon arriving at the Rio Almonte, where we were greeted by the song of Nightingale and the chorus of Iberian

Water Frogs. Whilst we walked the bank, several showy Stonechats put on a display with a Bonelli’s Eagle

overhead. On heading back to the vehicle we surprised a Mink along a stream edge.

We headed on to Monfrague, stopping first at the Castilla where, after a short stroll, we had good views of all

three vulture species: Egyptian, Griffon and Cinereous Vultures. After a little while we headed to Pena Falcon

Rock where we found Rock Bunting, Black Redstart and Blue Rock Thrush, with Red-rumped Swallow and Crag

Martin buzzing around, and six Black Storks drifted overhead. Moving up the road, we soon came across some

Alpine Swifts and had cracking views of Black Kite. We stopped at the visitors’ center for a slightly blowy lunch.

Once we had finished lunch we headed down a nearby valley where we found Spanish Marbled White and

Brown Argus butterflies and Yellow-winged Darter. Trundling on to the Rio Tieter at the far end of the park, we

found Egyptian Vulture on the nest and, with a little effort, Spanish Imperial Eagle tackling the local vultures in

flight. Moving back through the park, we found Subalpine Warbler, Short-toed Eagle and Black-eared Wheatear.

We departed the park and headed back to the Rio Almonte, where we wondered around for a while looking for

wildlife before heading back for another great meal and bed.

Day 4 Saturday 29th April

Madronera; St Marta de Magasca plain; Monroy road; Caceres plain

It rained overnight, which carried on into the morning. Slightly earlier we headed out, calling briefly at

Madronera where we spotted Pallid Swift. We moved on to the Magasca plain where we continued to be

hampered by the rain. Moving down one of the side tracks, we went for a short walk before it got too heavy.

Calandra, Thekla and Crested Larks were present - all a little soggy! Two Great Bustards were feeding in the

fields with Iberian Hare and Rabbits, and Red-legged Partridge was also seen.

We carried on to the Monroy road where, with a little work, great views of Montagu’s Harrier and Little Bustard

were obtained. We also noted Stone-curlew and Pin-tailed Sandgrouse. We stopped for lunch in a cafe in Santa

de Magasca to shelter from the weather.

After lunch the weather cleared up and we headed out onto the Caceres plain, where we were greeted by not just

the sun but Roller, Lesser Kestrel and Little Owl. Moving on, we turned down a side track and went for a walk

with larks singing and butterflies taking to the wing in the form of Spanish Marbled White and Dappled White.

After a pleasant stroll, we headed back to the historic town of Trujillo for a look round before heading back to

our hotel, where most went for a stroll before yet another fantastic dinner and bed



Day 5 Sunday 30th April

Belen plain; Almaraz Orchid Reserve; Arrocampo; Rio Tieter; Hoyas del Espino

We started the morning by saying farewell to our great hosts of the last few days and headed to the Gredos. We

headed out on the bumpy tracks of Belen plain where we came across a group of Cinereous and Griffin Vultures

on the ground near a sheep’s carcass. After a while they moved off, as we did, but not long after we found a

displaying Great Bustard and his ‘playing hard to get’ partner. After watching him doing his little dance, we had

to travel on. As we left Belen plain a female Montagu’s put on a show.

We headed out onto the motorway and to the Orchid reserve near Almaraz. Sadly, due to the hot spring, the

orchids had gone over so we drove to Arrocampo and went round the hides. We picked up on singing Savi’s and

Reed Warblers, while Purple Herons and Little Bitterns flew round and teased us from the reed edge. Over the

water Gull-billed Terns went back and forth with three Black Terns, while Western (Purple) Swamphen crashed

around in the reeds. As the sun came out, a column of vultures took to the air while a Great Bustard flew below.

En route to the main road we were lucky enough to pick up a Penduline Tit in the bushes. At the last hide we

saw all three egret species on the pool with lots of Black-winged Stilts, whilst across the way a very nice Red-

crested Pochard was sat.

We dragged ourselves away to continue on towards the mountains. Moving through the Oak dehesa, we stopped

at the Rio Tieter where two Hobby flew overhead and small numbers of Iberian Wall Lizards scurried along the

wall.

Back on the road, we wound our way up the mountain and over the top, driving on to our final destination, the

Milano Real. A Wildcat was seen on the hillside. After a good meal we retired to our beds.

Day 6 Monday 1st May

Hoyas del Espino; Paradore; Bonelli’s Wood; Lower Paradore

The day started with a short walk on the village edge before breakfast, which turned up a few things such as Tree

Sparrow, Iberian Green Woodpecker and Firecrest.

After breakfast we called at the Paradore, which was quiet, so we moved on to Bonelli’s Wood which, as always,

lived up to its name with lots of Bonelli’s Warblers. Also Golden Orioles were singing in the woods as we walked

down the track. Several fritillary and blue butterfly species danced up and down the track edge, and we were

joined by Spanish Festoon. In the edges of the track the peonies were just starting to come into flower, along

with White Asphodel and Spanish Bluebell. Moving round, we came across a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker’s nest

with the birds coming and going. Walking back towards the vehicle, we found Crossbill in the broad-leaved trees.

We had our picnic lunch before heading to the other side of the wood, where we found more Crossbills coming

down to the water. As we pulled up we had our first views of the carpet of Pasqueflowers, while a nest box by

the vehicle held Crested Tit. Also Iberian Pied Flycatcher and Tree Pipit were moving around.

We dragged ourselves away and headed to Lower Paradore, where we found Rock Narcissus and enjoyed a

rather obliging Red Squirrel. After another great walk in the forest, we headed back to the hotel.



Day 7 Tuesday 2nd May

Paradore; Platafoma road; Lower Paradore; Plateau Forma

We had an early start with a trip to Paradore. We spotted Citril Finch, Wryneck was calling, and we saw Iberian

Hare, Red Squirrel and Fox.

After breakfast we headed out, stopping on the lower tracks through the woods for a walk where we

encountered Crested Tit, Short-toed and Eurasian Treecreepers, and a few Iberian Wall Lizards. Moving on

slowly we came across Spanish (Yellow) Wagtail in the meadows.

Finally we reached the Plateau Forma car park. We set off up the mountain, spotting Common Rock Thrush and

Ortolan and Rock Buntings. Slightly higher we saw Black-eared Wheatear and Water Pipit. On reaching the first

proper layer of scrub we found Bluethroat as well as several distant Spanish Ibex and the stunning Schreiber’s

Lizard.

Carrying on to the other side of the plateau, to the falls, we obtained even better views of Ibex at quite close

quarters. After a while we headed back down for a late lunch, with Dipper whizzing back and forth on the

stream.

After lunch we headed back down the mountain, stopping for Ortolan Bunting and a hard-to-see Wolf Spider

hiding in the entrance to his burrow. After this we stopped for a well-earned cup of coffee and ice cream.

We finished the day with a drive and a walk along one of the trails, before heading back to the hotel for our

dinner.

Day 8 Wednesday 3rd May

Hoyas del Espino to Madrid; fly to Heathrow

Rock Sparrow started the day for some before breakfast. We loaded the vehicle and headed off, stopping at the

Paradore where Crested Tit and Black Redstart put in an appearance. We then headed along the road back to

Madrid. Along the way we saw White Stork, Griffon Vulture, Booted Eagle and a Golden Eagle to finish.

On reaching Madrid airport we caught a flight back to Heathrow and home.

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Species Lists

Birds (=recorded but not counted; H = heard only)

April/May

Common name Scientific name 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3

1 Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiaca

2 Gadwall Anas strepera

3 Eurasian Wigeon Anas penelope

4 Mallard Anas platyrhynchos

5 Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata

6 Red Crested Pochard Netta rufina

7 Red-legged Partridge Alectoris rufa

8 Common Quail Coturnix coturnix H

9 Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis

10 Great Crested Grebe Podiceps cristatus

11 Black Stork Ciconia nigra

12 White Stork Ciconia ciconia

13 Eurasian Spoonbill Platalea leucorodia

14 Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus

15 Western Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis

16 Grey Heron Ardea cinerea

17 Purple Heron Ardea purpurea

18 Great Egret Ardea alba

19 Little Egret Egretta garzetta

20 Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo

21 Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus

22 Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus

23 Cinereous Vulture Aegypius monachus

24 Short-toed Snake Eagle Circaetus gallicus

25 Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus

26 Spanish Imperial Eagle Aquila adalberti

27 Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos

28 Bonelli's Eagle Aquila fasciata

29 Western Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosus

30 Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus

31 Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus

32 Red Kite Milvus milvus

33 Black Kite Milvus migrans

34 Common Buzzard Buteo buteo

35 Great Bustard Otis tarda

36 Little Bustard Tetrax tetrax

37 Western Swamphen Porphyrio porphyrio

38 Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus

39 Eurasian Coot Fulica atra

40 Eurasian Stone-curlew Burhinus oedicnemus

41 Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus

42 Northern Lapwing Vanellus vanellus

43 Little Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius

44 Common Redshank Tringa totanus

45 Common Greenshank Tringa nebularia

46 Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos

47 Collared Pratincole Glareola pratincola



April/May


48 Black-headed Gull Chroicocephalus ridibundus

49 Black Tern Chlidonias niger

50 Gull-billed Tern Gelochelidon nilotica

51 Pin-tailed Sandgrouse Pterocles alchata

52 Rock Dove Columba livia

53 Common Wood Pigeon Columba palumbus

54 Stock Dove Columba oenas

55 European Turtle Dove Streptopelia turtur H

56 Eurasian Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto

57 Great Spotted Cuckoo Clamator glandarius

58 Common Cuckoo Cuculus canorus H H H

59 Eurasian Scops Owl Otus scops H H

60 Tawny Owl Strix aluco H

61 Little Owl Athene noctua

62 Alpine Swift Tachymarptis melba

63 Common Swift Apus apus

64 Pallid Swift Apus pallidus

65 European Roller Coracias garrulus

66 Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis H H

67 European Bee-eater Merops apiaster H

68 Eurasian Hoopoe Upupa epops

69 Monk Parakeet Myiopsitta monachus

70 Eurasian Wryneck Jynx torquilla H

71 Great Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos major H

72 Lesser spotted Woodpecker Dryobates minor

73 Iberian Green Woodpecker Picus sharpei H H

74 Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni

75 Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus

76 Eurasian Hobby Falco subbuteo

77 Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus

78 Southern Grey Shrike Lanius meridionalis

79 Woodchat Shrike Lanius senator

80 Eurasian Golden Oriole Oriolus oriolus H H H H H H

81 Eurasian Jay Garrulus glandarius

82 Iberian Magpie Cyanopica cooki

83 Eurasian Magpie Pica pica

84 Western Jackdaw Coloeus monedula

85 Carrion Crow Corvus corone

86 Northern Raven Corvus corax

87 Coal Tit Periparus ater

88 European Crested Tit Lophophanes cristatus H

89 Eurasian Blue Tit Cyanistes caeruleus

90 Great Tit Parus major

91 Eurasian Penduline Tit Remiz pendulinus

92 Woodlark Lullula arborea H H H

93 Eurasian Skylark Alauda arvensis

94 Thekla Lark Galerida theklae

95 Crested Lark Galerida cristata

96 Calandra Lark Melanocorypha calandra

97 Lesser Short-toed Lark Alaudala rufescens

98 Sand Martin Riparia riparia



April/May


99 Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica

100 Eurasian Crag Martin Ptyonoprogne rupestris

101 Common House Martin Delichon urbicum

102 Red-rumped Swallow Cecropis daurica

103 Cetti's Warbler Cettia cetti H H

104 Long-tailed Tit Aegithalos caudatus

105 Western Bonelli's Warbler Phylloscopus bonelli

106 Great Reed Warbler Acrocephalus arundinaceus H H

107 Eurasian Reed Warbler Acrocephalus scirpaceus

108 Melodious Warbler Hippolais polyglotta H

109 Savi's Warbler Locustella luscinioides H

110 Zitting Cisticola Cisticola juncidis

111 Eurasian Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla

112 Garden Warbler Sylvia borin

113 Common Whitethroat Sylvia communis

114 Subalpine Warbler Sylvia cantillans

115 Sardinian Warbler Sylvia melanocephala

116 Common Firecrest Regulus ignicapilla

117 Goldcrest Regulus regulus

118 Eurasian Wren Troglodytes troglodytes

119 Eurasian Nuthatch Sitta europaea H

120 Short-toed Treecreeper Certhia brachydactyla H H

121 Eurasian Treecreeper Certhia familiaris

122 Common Starling Sturnus vulgaris

123 Spotless Starling Sturnus unicolor

124 Common Blackbird Turdus merula

125 Mistle Thrush Turdus viscivorus

126 European Robin Erithacus rubecula

127 Bluethroat Luscinia svecica

128 Common Nightingale Luscinia megarhynchos H H H H

129 European Pied Flycatcher Ficedula hypoleuca H

130 Black Redstart Phoenicurus ochruros

131 Common Redstart Phoenicurus phoenicurus

132 Common Rock Thrush Monticola saxatilis

133 Blue Rock Thrush Monticola solitarius

134 European Stonechat Saxicola rubicola

135 Northern Wheatear Oenanthe oenanthe

136 Black-eared Wheatear Oenanthe hispanica

137 Black Wheatear Oenanthe leucura

138 White-throated Dipper Cinclus cinclus

139 House Sparrow Passer domesticus

140 Spanish Sparrow Passer hispaniolensis

141 Eurasian Tree Sparrow Passer montanus

142 Rock Sparrow Petronia petronia

143 Dunnock Prunella modularis

144 Spanish Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava iberiae

145 Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea

146 White Wagtail Motacilla alba

147 Tree Pipit Anthus trivialis

148 Water Pipit Anthus spinoletta

149 Common Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs



April/May


150 Hawfinch Coccothraustes coccothraustes

151 European Greenfinch Chloris chloris

152 Common Linnet Linaria cannabina

153 Red Crossbill Loxia curvirostra

154 European Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis

155 European Serin Serinus serinus

156 Citril finch Carduelis citrinella

157 Corn Bunting Emberiza calandra

158 Rock Bunting Emberiza cia

159 Ortolan Bunting Emberiza hortulana

160 Cirl Bunting Emberiza cirlus H

Mammals

1 Red Squirrel Sciurus vulgaris

2 Wildcat Felis silvestris

3 Red Fox Vulpes vulpes

4 European Rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus

5 Iberian Hare Lepus granatensis

6 Mink Neovison vison

7 Spanish Ibex Capra pyrenaica

Reptiles & Amphibians

1 Iberian Wall Lizard Podarcis pityusensis

2 Schreiber's Lizard Acanthodactylus schreiberi

3 Spanish Psammodromus Psammodromus hispanicus

4 Large Psammodromus Psammodromus algirus

5 European Green Lizard Lacerta viridis

6 Stripeless Tree frog Hyla meridionalis

7 Iberian Water Frog Pelophylax ridibundus H H

8 European Pond Terrapin Emys orbicularis

9 Stripe-necked Terrapin Mauremys caspica

Butterflies

1 Spanish Festoon Zerynthia rumina

2 Clouded Yellow Colias crocea

3 Large White Pieris brassicae

4 Small White Pieris rapae

5 Orange-tip Anthocharis cardamines

6 Provence Orange-tip Anthocharis euphenoides

7 Western Dapple White Euchloe simplonia

8 Small Copper Lycaena phlaeas

9 Sooty Copper Lycaena tityrus

10 Brown Argus Aricia agestis

11 Black-eyed Blue Glaucopsyche malanops

12 Common Blue Polyommatus icarus

13 Mazarine Blue Polyommatus semiargus

14 Red Admiral Vanessa atalanta

15 Large Tortoiseshell Nymphalis polychloros

16 Queen of Spain Fritillary Issoria lathonia

17 Marsh Fritillary Eupydryas aurinia



April/May


18 Provencal Fritillary Melitaea deione

19 Knapweed Fritillary Melitaea phoebe

20 Speckled Wood Pararge aegeria

21 Spanish Marbled White Melanargia ines

22 Meadow Brown Maniola jurtina

Moths

1 Cream-spot Tiger Arctia villica

2 Burnet Companion Euclidia glyphica

Dragonflies & Damselflies

1 Common Darter Sympetrum striolatum

2 Red-veined Darter Sympetrum fonscolombii

3 Yellow-winged Darter Sympetrum flaveolum

4 Lesser Emperor Anax parthenope

5 Iberian Bluetail Damsel Ischnura graellsii

6 Western Clubtail Gomphus pulchellus

7 Broad-bodied chaser Libellula depressa

Others

1 Red-necked Oil Beetle sp

2 Praying Mantis sp

3 Wolf Spider sp

4 Tiger Beetle sp

5 Pond Skater sp

Plants

Scientific Name Common Name

Class Gymnosperms

Pinaceae Pine family

Pinus pinea Stone Pine

Cupressaceae Cypress family

Juniperus communis

Class Angiosperms

Order Dicotyledons

Fagaceae Oak family

Quercus suber Cork Oak

Quercus coccifera Kermes Oak

Quercus rotundifolia

Quercus pyrenaica Pyrenean Oak

Urticaceae Nettle family

Urtica dioica Stinging Nettle

Parietaria judaica Pellitory Of The Wall

Polygonaceae Dock family

Rumex scutatus




Caryophyllaceae Pink family

Silene alba White Campion

Silene gallica Small-Flowered Catchfly

Ranunculus sceleratus Celery-leaved Buttercup

Ranunculus abnormis

Paeoniaceae Peony family

Paeonia officinalis ssp. humilis

Paeonia broteri

Papaveraceae Poppy family

Papaver rhoeas Common Poppy

Papaver dubium Long-Headed Poppy

Fumariceae Fumitory family

Fumaria officinalis Common Fumitory

Fumaria capreolata Ramping Fumitory

Cruciferae Cress family

Lsatis tinctoria Woad

Crassulaceae Stonecrop family

Sedum album White Stonecrop

Sedum ochroleucon

Saxifragaceae Saxifrage family

Saxifraga granulata Meadow Saxifrage

Rosaceae Rose family

Geum sylvaticum

Leguminosae Pea family

Genista hispanica Spanish Gorse

Spartium junceum Spanish Broom

Robinia pseudacacia False Acacia

Cytisus multiflorus White Broom

Cytisus striatus Yellow Broom

Digitalis Thapsii

Echinospartum lusitanicum

Lathyrus aphaca Yellow Vetchling

Lotus corniculatus Bird's-Foot Trefoil

Geraniaceae Geranium family

Geranium dissectum Cut-Leaved Cranesbill

Geranium robertianum Herb Robert

Malvaceae Mallow family

Malva sylvestris Common Mallow

Hypericaceae St. John's-wort family

Hypericum perfoliatum




Cistaceae Rockrose family

Cistus ladanifer Gum Cistus

Tuberaria guttatum Spotted Rockrose

Helianthemum appeninum White Rockrose

Helianthemum nummularium Common Rockrose

Umbelliferae Carrot family

Ferula communis Giant Fennel

Ericaceae Heath family

Arbutus unedo Strawberry Tree

Erica lusitanica Portuguese Heath

Erica arborea

Primulaceae Primrose family

Anagallis arvensis Scarlet Pimpernel

Anagallis foemina Blue Pimpernel

Primula elatior Oxlip

Oleaceae Olive family

Fraxinus ornus Flowering Ash

Olea europaea Olive

Boraginaceae Borage family

Echium vulgare Vipers Bugloss

Echium plantagineum Purple Bugloss

Labiatae Mint family

Acinos arvensis Basil Thyme

Thymus capitatus

Lavandula stoechas French Lavender

Verbascum nigrum Dark Mullein

Verbascum thapsis Aaron's Rod

Parentucellia viscosa Yellow Bartsia

Bellardia trixago Bellardia

Plantaginaceae Plantain family

Plantago media Hoary Plantain

Caprifoliaceae Honeysuckle family

Viburnum tinus

Campanulaceae Bellflower family

Campanula patula Spreading Bellflower

Compositae Daisy family

Bellis perennis Daisy

Bellis sylvestris Southern Daisy

Erigeron canadensis Canadian Fleabane

Evax pygmaea Evax

Chrysanthemum segetum Corn Margiold

Galactites tomentosa Galactites

Andryala integrifolia Andryala




Order Monocotyledons

Liliaceae Lily family

Asphodelus albus White Asphodel

Gagea fistulosa Gagea

Gladiolus italicus Field Gladiolus

Scilla hispanica

Ornithogalum umbellatum Star Of Bethlehem

Amaryllidaceae Daffodil family

Narcissus rupicola Rock Narcissus

Narcissus bulbocodium Var. nivalis Hoop Petticoat Narcissus

Iridaceae Iris family

Gladiolus italicus Wild Gladiolus

Moraea (Gynardiris) sisyrinchium Barbary Nut

Iris lustianica Spanish Iris

Crocus carpetanus an endemic Crocus

Orchidaceae Orchid family

Orchis italica Naked Man/ Italian Orchid

Anacamptis morio subsp. champagneuxii Champagne Orchid

Anacamptis laxiflora Loose-flowered (Jesey Red) Orchid

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