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BIRDING TRIP: Punta del Boquerón route, San Fernando, Spain
We're in the middle of summer which means temperatures can be unbearable during the day in the south of Spain at this time of year. It...
Aug 15, 20232 min read
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Griffon Vultures breeding in Sierra de LÃjar
After a birdwatching trip to Sierra de LÃjar in December last year, I was curious to see if the Griffon Vultures had indeed started...
Mar 25, 20231 min read
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Conquering vertigo in search of bird species on Cerro Coros
I had read that February was a good time to observe species like Redwing, Ring Ouzel and Alpine Accentor in the mountains of Grazalema,...
Feb 17, 20233 min read
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Griffon Vultures building a nest in Sierra de LÃjar
Today it was time to visit one of the areas that had been on my list for quite a while: Sierra de LÃjar, starting at the recreational...
Dec 27, 20222 min read
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BIRDING TRIP: Torrox Lagoon, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
Two days earlier, I was told about the presence of a Bluethroat at the Torrox Lagoon! We are having a very rainy period in the south of...
Dec 6, 20223 min read
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Birdwatching at the Torrox Lagoon: A surprise encounter with a Little Bittern
Today's birding trip to the Torrox Lagoon in Jerez de la Frontera was intended to be a quick routine visit but turned out to be an almost...
Sep 30, 20222 min read
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Ringing birds in Cetina Marshes, Puerto Real
Today, I joined a group of volunteers in the process of ringing waders. We met at a place I had visited a few times, but I had never seen...
Sep 18, 20222 min read
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Seabirds and flying fish: A pelagic adventure in the Strait of Gibraltar
The only way to photograph Shearwaters and Petrels is to go on a boat. The sea was relatively calm when we set off around 9 AM from the...
Aug 26, 20222 min read
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Extensive exploration of La Tapa saltpans in El Puerto de Santa Maria
Before I set off this morning I knew that today's birding walk was going to be tough because of its mere distance. I spent more than four...
Aug 14, 20223 min read
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Looking for the Black-tailed Godwit in the Cetina Marshes
I set off early in the morning to arrive around sunrise at Cetina Salt Marshes. Summer has arrived in the south of Spain, so because of...
Jun 26, 20222 min read
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Visiting Arcos de la Frontera: How birdwatching can give you wet feet
It is getting hot in the south of Spain, really hot. Temperatures go well over thirty degrees. A good reason to get up really early. I...
May 21, 20223 min read
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In search of Bee-eaters around Vejer de la Frontera, Spain
My only mission for today was to take some decent photos of the magnificent Bee-eaters, one of the most beautiful species I have ever...
Apr 30, 20223 min read
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Exploring the rich avian diversity of La Janda, Cadiz: A birding trip report
The main reason for today's visit to La Janda was to find and photograph Common Cranes, birds that stay in this area to winter. As soon...
Dec 18, 20214 min read
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Exploring the Tres Amigos Route: a second visit in search of more bird species
It is always a good idea to get up early to start birding in the morning. Well, not always. Not when it is misty and a cold wind is...
Nov 26, 20212 min read
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Saving a dog and birdwatching at Montijo Beach in Chipiona
Day 1: It is not obvious to find a good place for birdwatching in every season. I had read that October was a good month to check out the...
Oct 16, 20213 min read
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Meet the majestic Griffon Vultures colony at Buitreras de Zaframagon, Olvera
Between the villages of Coripe and Olvera, on the Via Verde Route, on top of a tall rock, we can find one of the largest breeding...
Sep 21, 20211 min read
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First participation in the SACRE Programme
As I am now participating in the SACRE programme for SEO/Birdlife Spain, I had to choose a route to go and count birds during spring...
Jul 9, 20212 min read
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Exploring La Toleta: Capturing the avian wildlife through my lens
The Toleta trail can be found between the towns of Coripe and Puerto Serrano, in the north of the province of Cadiz, Spain. I had visited...
May 29, 20212 min read
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Witnessing an avian quarrel in the Cetina Marshes
Summer is arriving, temperatures are rising in the South of Spain. Still lots of good opportunities to go birdwatching, but you have to...
May 15, 20212 min read
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Exploring Tres Amigos: a springtime journey through the saltpans of San Fernando
On this sunny spring day I visited the Tres Amigos salt pans in San Fernando, not so far from the beach. The walk around this labyrinth...
Apr 20, 20211 min read
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