National Park
The National Park of Aiguestortes and Sant Maurici Lake, is located in the catalan Pyrenees, in Lleida. It is a park with a great variety of fauna and flora, which offers spectacular views, and many tours do. We must mention some of the most important animal species. Mainly, the animal that characterizes this park is the bearded vulture, who lives on the cliffs and high mountains. Other species include: grouse, Golden Eagle, or the Alpine marmot.
But now I will talk about the general park information: your identity is due in part to its large number of ponds, about 200, and also some of its mountains, the most important of all is that of Els encantats which has a few very nice crags. The National Park of Aiguestortes and Sant Maurici Lake, has a surface of 14.119 hectares, of which, 26.733 are protected. In addition, the Park has two areas: the eastern part (with a continental climate) i the western part (of Atlantic climate of high Mountain). To all this must be added also that it’s a geography of high mountain, since much of their territory exceeds 1000 meters, with peaks up to 3000 meters. It is the ideal place for people who love nature. Talking about fauna and flora of the National Park of Aiguestortes and Sant Maurici Lake, there is a great great value and biological diversity. In addition, the park presents various ecosystems, due to the orientation of their valleys. Lowest to highest can be found the following vegetation: below 1000 meters, we find meadows, crops, and mostly deciduous forests.
The 1500 to 2000 we find a domain by the pine forests of black pine, where it is very pleasant to make excursions. And, already above 2300 meters, we find rocks and high mountain meadows.The animals most characteristic of the National Park of Aiguestortes and Sant Maurici Lake are the following: bird: grouse, Golden Eagle, Vulture, Griffon and above all, the bearded vulture. Mammals: wild boar, stoat, red squirrel, marta, marmot and many others, but these are the most characteristic. Amphibian: Pyrenean Newt and the grass frog. Fish: the most common species is the common trout. Reptiles: Viper and culebra (snake), which are some of the more dangerous animals. In terms of plants there is also a wide variety, which depends on the altitude and Valley in which is located. So, some examples would be: up to 1500 m: deciduous forests (pubescent oak, abellano, fresno, has) of 1500 to 2000 m: forests of black pine, and shrubs such as blueberries. In the shady parts grow forests of fir trees. More than 2300 m: are not forests, but we do have high mountain plants. Article source: (www.estanydesantmaurici.blogspot.com) original author and source of the article
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