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

There are birding spots that always feel new, no matter how many times you go back. The Salinas de Santa María de Jesús in Chiclana de la Frontera are one of those places. I had already visited these saltpans several times, but this early-autumn trip stood out from the previous ones. What began as a casual afternoon visit became one of my most productive sessions in months. The variety of birds was so overwhelming that returning a week later felt almost necessary — a chance t

If you're looking for a birding destination in Cadiz Province that delivers incredible variety, easy access for photography, and the chance to witness impressive flocks of migrants, look no further than the Natural Park La Breña y Marismas del Barbate . This unique coastal area, a spectacular mix of pine forest, dramatic cliffs, and dynamic wetlands, is a critical stopover point on the migration route right next to the Strait of Gibraltar . Barbate Marshes: El Cañillo I recen

Every late summer, southern Cadiz becomes the stage for one of the world’s great bird movements. I set out to sample it with a one-day...

Today was officially the hottest day of the year in southern Spain with temperatures well over 40 degrees. With that in mind, I knew my...

Today’s excursion promised to be memorable. For the second time this summer, I ventured beyond the familiar province of Cadiz into...

Between the towns of Trebujena and Sanlúcar de Barrameda lies a stretch of land that has recently undergone a dramatic transformation....

With the lagoons across Andalusia brimming with water after a generous spring, it felt like the perfect time to explore beyond the...

Spring is in full swing, and nature is putting on a show that is simply impossible to ignore. Recently, I had the pleasure of exploring...

Some birds seem almost mythical, as if they belong more to the pages of an old nature journal than to the real world. For me, one such...

Spring is finally here, and it's impossible not to notice. The fields are bursting into colour, insects are returning in droves, and the...

After what felt like an eternity of rain, today was finally a dry day. Perfect for seeing how the lagoons of Espera were doing and what...

This week, I had the chance to visit a lagoon in the north of the province of Cadiz several times, and each time, it offered something...

Today’s adventure took me to El Torreón, the highest mountain in the province of Cadiz, standing at an impressive 1654 metres. Nestled in...

Today, the Bay of Cadiz turned out to be an unplanned but thoroughly rewarding destination for birdwatching. While I hadn’t set out with...

The Medina Lagoon, nestled in the south of Jerez de la Frontera, was my destination for today's birding trip, and it did not disappoint....

After last month’s rainfall, I was hopeful that the lagoons of Chiclana would offer a good number of birds. The promise of increased...

Birding in the rugged landscapes of Grazalema always promises a mix of challenges and rewards. For this trip, I had carefully monitored...

Visiting Sendero Tres Amigos in San Fernando turned out to be a rewarding birding adventure filled with unexpected sights and moments of...

The anticipation I felt approaching Medina Lagoon today was high. With the recent extreme rainfall, which ravaged Campiña de Jerez and...