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The Riaño Mountain (León) Birds of interest Honey buzzard Capercaille Grey partridge Black woodpecker Middle Spotted woodpecker Rock thrush Chough Snowfinch Treecreper Alpine accentor Citril finch The Woods of Robledo de la Guzpeña The Riaño Mountain This territory forms part of a SPA (Special Protected Area), which allows the conservation of different species of birds that you can easily watch: eagles, woodpeckers, owls or Egyptain vultures, as well as other species you can see in the thickets and rocky areas of the Picos de Europa Park; you can also see cormorants, seagulls, herons and ducks out of the species that live in the rivers and marshes. The territory is also appropriate for other wild animals like wolves, bears, ibex or deer. Landscape Atlantic forest, rocky crags, high mountain www.birdwatchinginspain.com River Curueño basin Birdwatching routes • River Curueño basin around Ranedo • The Woods of Robledo de la Guzpeña • Vegacervera Ravines and Picos de Europa (weekend) Visit this district Tourist services Eco Tourism 17