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A whole range of terns at Playa de Montijo in Chipiona
Discover which bird species we could spot on a summer morning on the beach of Chipiona
Jul 23, 20243 min read
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Birdwatching in the saltpans between Puerto Real - San Fernando - Chiclana: a three-part adventure
The saltpans in the triangle of Puerto Real - San Fernando - Chiclana in the province of Cadiz are a true paradise for bird lovers.
Jul 15, 20243 min read
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Morning walk at Embalse de Arcos de la Frontera
This morning I set out early to explore a new area, near the beautiful Embalse de Arcos de la Frontera lake. It is necessary to start...
Jun 15, 20243 min read
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Looking for juvenile birds at the lagoons of Sanlucar
Read all about visiting the five most bird-rich lagoons in Sanlucar
Jun 8, 20243 min read
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Bird watching in Cadiz at its best: an excursion through the territory of the Nightingale
The first heat of the year has clearly arrived in the south of Spain, and this was clearly noticeable during our most recent birding trip...
May 27, 20242 min read
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Looking for a lifer in the northeast of Cadiz province
The last time I saw a lifer was during a short visit to the Cetina Marshes. I then had the honor of spotting a Barn Owl. It's becoming...
May 19, 20244 min read
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How location scouting brought me face to face with an exceptional bird species
Once again I had found a location on Google Earth that seemed very interesting at first glance. I had every hope of finding a breeding...
May 17, 20245 min read
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Did I manage to spot the White-headed Duck in the Torrox lagoon for the first time?
As I was preparing an upcoming activity for Birdwatch Cadiz, around the Torrox Lagoon, I took a quick look at my previous observations...
May 7, 20242 min read
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Looking for chicks in the salt pans of Chiclana
There is probably no better time to get out into nature and observe birds than in spring. In early May, most birds are busy breeding or...
May 5, 20243 min read
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Clouds of Birds over Los Barrios Waste Dump
It is always a saddening sight to see a huge waste dump, reminding us of how wasteful people are. Yet, my perspective shifted after...
Mar 15, 20242 min read
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How a Flock of Black Storks left me in Awe
Google Earth can be a very useful tool when it comes to location scouting. Although at times it can be a bit misleading - you sometimes...
Feb 28, 20243 min read
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Checking the Medina Lagoon's water level
In light of an unexpected rain shower last night, I made a spontaneous decision to alter my birdwatching plans for today. Instead of...
Feb 23, 20242 min read
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In search of the Great Spotted Cuckoo near the Celemin River
Today looked, felt and even smelled like spring. Right after jumping out of the car, I realised wearing a long-sleeved sweater would soon...
Feb 6, 20243 min read
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How a routine visit to my local patch yielded two lifers
The question of the day was if I could raise the number of observed species around one of my local patches, the Torrox Lagoon, to 100....
Feb 3, 20243 min read
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Winter BIRDING TRIP: What awaits at Salinas de Carboneros in Chiclana?
The temperatures are remarkably mild for this time of year, so mild they make one wonder what they will be like in the summer. In the...
Jan 30, 20242 min read
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From disappointment to delight: Marsh Harriers saved the day
Today's birding trip led me to the Cetina Marshes in Puerto Real. On my way to my initial first stop in San José del Valle, I was hoping...
Jan 27, 20242 min read
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Feathers and Frames: A Daylong Quest for the Perfect Shot in Los Toruños
Embarking on a birdwatching adventure often requires a mix of patience, resilience, and a keen eye for capturing the beauty of nature....
Jan 21, 20243 min read
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Osprey Census in chilly Grazalema
As the alarm clock echoed this morning, I couldn't help but second-guess my decision to go on an Osprey census in Grazalema. The biting...
Jan 13, 20243 min read
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Chilly Morning Birding with a Loyal Gull Companion
Today I was invited by some members of GOUCA (Grupo Ornitológico de la Universidad de Cádiz) to go on a birding walk around one of my...
Jan 7, 20242 min read
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First ever trip to Doñana National Park
After years and years of longing to visit Doñana National Park, today the moment had finally arrived. Although the south of Spain is in...
Jan 4, 20242 min read
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