I spent almost three days in Extremadura, exploring three very different birding areas: the plains around Trujillo, the wetlands of Saucedilla and the dramatic landscapes of Monfragüe. I had originally planned to visit Extremadura earlier in spring, but the weather had been very unpredictable for weeks. Because of the rain, I had already postponed the trip more than once. In the end I arrived relatively late in the season, hoping there would still be plenty of birdlife around

After a rather cold and exceptionally wet winter, spring is finally knocking on the door here in southern Spain. Or perhaps I should say: it is knocking briefly before giving way to something that already feels like early summer. In Andalucía, the transition between seasons is often abrupt. We barely get a spring or an autumn — one day you are wrapped in layers against the damp cold, and the next you are walking in short sleeves under a blazing sun. That was exactly the feeli

The province of Cadiz, with its diverse landscapes ranging from coastal cliffs and wetlands to mountain ranges and open fields, is home to a rich variety of bird species. Many of these birds are known for their agility and speed, whether in the air or during hunting dives. In this blog post, we explore the ten fastest birds that can be found in Cadiz, either as residents or during their migration, along with their top speeds. 10. Eurasian Goshawk ( Accipiter gentilis ) – 110

Brazo del Este has a way of surprising you even before you properly start exploring it. The area, located just over the Cádiz border inside the province of Seville, is a former branch of the Guadalquivir River that was cut off from the main channel decades ago. What remains today is a vast wetland system of canals, shallow lagoons, rice fields, and reed beds stretching across a remarkably flat landscape. It covers well over a thousand hectares and has long been considered one