Canonical URL: https://natureslens.co.uk/specific-location/extremadura/ Specific Location # Extremadura NaturesLens visits Extremadura on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Spain, with time here planned around Azure-winged Magpie, Black Kite, Booted Eagle, Common Buzzard and Golden Eagle rather than general sightseeing. Current itineraries using Extremadura include Birds of Extremadura, with photography shaped around hide, boat-based, flight and night or low-light photography sessions. Extremadura lies in western Spain, close to the Portuguese border, & remains one of the least developed & most sparsely populated regions in the country. Its landscape is dominated by the dehesa, an ancient, low-intensity agricultural system of open holm & cork oak woodland grazed by livestock, interspersed with rolling plains, rocky sierras, & river valleys such as those of the Tagus & Guadiana. This mosaic of habitats, largely untouched by intensive farming, has made the region one of Europe’s most important strongholds for raptors & other wildlife dependent on extensive, undisturbed terrain. The skies above Extremadura are especially rich in birds of prey, ranging from the widespread & adaptable Common Buzzard, Black Kite, & Red Kite to more specialised species such as the Booted Eagle & the majestic Golden Eagle, which favours the region’s remote sierras. Griffon Vultures are a familiar sight riding thermals above crags & gorges, often in large numbers, while the Lesser Kestrel, a colonial falcon associated with old buildings & open grassland, breeds here in significant concentrations. The distinctive Azure-winged Magpie, gregarious & noisy, frequents the oak woodlands & adds a splash of colour & character to the dehesa. Red Fox, opportunistic & widespread, complete the picture of this varied & rewarding landscape. Single occupancy Maximum 4 guests Experienced guidance 2 departures - [![Join Us For The Birds of Extremadura Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/A-Lesser-Kestrel-on-a-rooftop-photographed-on-the-estate-used-for-the-NaturesLens-Birds-of-Extremadura-photography-holiday-1024x768.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/birds-of-extremadura-2027/) ### 4th - 11th Apr 2027 - Birds of Extremadura **Location:** Spain Travel to Extremadura during April 2027 for a small-group wildlife photography holiday led by Ian, with opportunities to photograph Eagles, Kestrels, Kites plus many more species. **7 nights** w. **Single occupancy** for **£3749** Guided By **Ian Roberts** [View Birds of Extremadura](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/birds-of-extremadura-2027/) - [![Join Us For The Birds of Extremadura Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/A-Lesser-Kestrel-on-a-rooftop-photographed-on-the-estate-used-for-the-NaturesLens-Birds-of-Extremadura-photography-holiday-1024x768.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/birds-of-extremadura/) Limited Places ### 18th - 25th Apr 2027 - Birds of Extremadura **Location:** Spain Travel to Spain during April 2027 for a small-group wildlife photography holiday led by Ian, with opportunities to photograph Golden Eagle, Lesser Kestrel, Black Kite. **7 nights** w. **Single occupancy** for **£3749** Guided By **Ian Roberts** [View Birds of Extremadura](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/birds-of-extremadura/) - ## What to Photograph at Extremadura - [Azure-winged Magpie at Extremadura](https://natureslens.co.uk/field-guide/where-to-photograph/azure-winged-magpie-at-extremadura/) - [Black Kite at Extremadura](https://natureslens.co.uk/field-guide/where-to-photograph/black-kite-at-extremadura/) - [Booted Eagle at Extremadura](https://natureslens.co.uk/field-guide/where-to-photograph/booted-eagle-at-extremadura/) - [Common Buzzard at Extremadura](https://natureslens.co.uk/field-guide/where-to-photograph/common-buzzard-at-extremadura/) - [Golden Eagle at Extremadura](https://natureslens.co.uk/field-guide/where-to-photograph/golden-eagle-at-extremadura/) - [Lesser Kestrel at Extremadura](https://natureslens.co.uk/field-guide/where-to-photograph/lesser-kestrel-at-extremadura/) - [Red Fox at Extremadura](https://natureslens.co.uk/field-guide/where-to-photograph/red-fox-at-extremadura/) - [Red Kite at Extremadura](https://natureslens.co.uk/field-guide/where-to-photograph/red-kite-at-extremadura/) ## Extremadura questions ### What are the best photography trips for wildlife at Extremadura? NaturesLens runs small-group wildlife photography holidays that visit Extremadura, planned around time with the subjects rather than sightseeing. Current departures are [Birds of Extremadura](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/birds-of-extremadura-2027/) (4-11 April 2027) & [Birds of Extremadura](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/spain/birds-of-extremadura/) (18-25 April 2027). ## Extremadura questions ### Who leads the photography holidays at Extremadura, & how big are the groups? Ian Roberts leads the NaturesLens trips that visit Extremadura. Groups are limited to 4 photographers, so everyone has space to work & receives individual guidance, with the exact maximum shown on each trip page. ## Extremadura questions ### What wildlife can I photograph at Extremadura? Species featured on the NaturesLens trips that visit Extremadura include Azure-winged Magpie, Black Kite, Booted Eagle, Common Buzzard, Golden Eagle, Griffon Vulture, Lesser Kestrel & Red Fox. Which species you see depends on the departure & the season, & as with all wildlife photography, sightings can never be guaranteed.