Lesser Kestrel at Cantalejo

Cantalejo, tucked into the province of Segovia within Castilla y León, offers a fine setting for encountering the Lesser Kestrel each April. Here on the northern edge of the Iberian plateau, farmland gives way to limestone outcrops and wooded hillsides, providing varied backdrops for photographing this species against the region's open skies. Visiting as part of the Birdlife of Northern Spain holiday, photographers can take advantage of this landscape while working within a small group. April remains the recommended month for those hoping to capture the Lesser Kestrel around Cantalejo.