the Sierra de Andujar·Spain
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Andujar is where the world's rarest cat came back from the brink, and where you have the best odds anywhere of watching one - from the roadside at dawn - alongside imperial eagles and black vultures.
In season: Dec–Mar · Peak: Jan–Feb
This is patient roadside and hide watching of wild animals at range; a scope and a guide who knows the territories make the difference. Winter, the lynx mating season, is the window.
Iberian lynx from the roadside at dawn, the best odds in Spain
Otter, deer and lynx crossing points along the water
Imperial eagle and black vulture on the quieter side
Base in Andujar or at La Lancha. Go out at first light along the La Lancha road and the Encinarejo reservoir with optics; a local wildlife guide sharply improves the odds.
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