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Andorra Raptors (1 Viewer)

Well here I am again, Day 1 of my membership and I am asking in yet another forum about Andorra.
Can anyone help me with a list of possible raptors I may see in Andorra. I can hazard a guess at them but as usual the distribution maps are not good enough in my guide to pinpoint areas.
I have left it very late and I should have got myself a flight ID guide. I shall have to struggle on with my Britain and Europe. I just know I am gonna see 3 or 4 soaring brown dots and pull my hair out trying to name them.
Thanks in anticipation.

T.V.
B :)
 
Can only help with the Pyrenees in general I'm afraid (have been to Andorra but that was for skiing!).
Looking up my old trip reports the raptor list included Griffon, Lammergeir and Egyptian Vultures. Golden, Booted, Short-toed and Bonelli's Eagles; Red and Black Kites; Montagues and Hen Harrier. The only small birds of prey were Kestrel and Peregrine. The visit was in early May so it is likely that some were on migration and just passing through.
Most of the birds were at relatively close range so you shouldn't need to tear all your hair out. The larger birds of prey have fairly huge ranges so are likely to turn up almost anywhere.
 
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