One of our day trips was to an animal hospital and and sanctuary, about an hour outside of Caceres. This sanctuary mostly looks after raptors and birds of prey that have been harmed in the wild, usually at the hands of humans (poisoning, target practice, etc.). Here they treat, rehabilitate and release the birds (and other animals) back into the wild. There were many animals there that day and it was a fantastic opportunity to get a close-up look at some of Spain's indigenous wildlife.
At the beginning of our visit, waiting for our guide to arrive.


In the back of the sanctuary, where the animals are housed (mostly outside). In the bottom left corner, there is a small fawn running loose. The fawn was found after it's mother had been killed.
Walking through the sanctuary. This is a shot of a mongoose home.

This guy was found flopping on the side of the road. When he was brought in, it was discovered that he was born with no eyes. Animals like this generally stay on as permanent residents.
Room where all the food is kept for the animal residents. Most of it was live. :)


View from our trip back down the mountain, where the animal sanctuary is located. It was a long walk up and down!
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