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How many nestlings did we ring with SGHN volunteers in Dehesa de las Yeguas?
After a previous check of the nest boxes in the pine forest of la Dehesa de las Yeguas in Puerto Real, today it was time to ring the...
May 10, 20241 min read


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 6, 20242 min read


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 raising their young. Today was a perfect day to visit the Santa Maria de Jesus salt pans in Chiclana. The temperatures show that summer is just around the corner. Under a bright sun, a pleasant breeze provided welcome refreshment. The starting point of my walk Near the statue of Melkart, of which there are a few more along other routes in Chi
May 4, 20244 min read


Greenfinch Hide Photography: Capturing Nature's Beauty amidst Nightingale Serenades
After the abundant but vital rainfall of the past week, I knew what nature would have to offer these days: a beautifully coloured...
Apr 2, 20243 min read


Behind the Scenes: The Challenges and Triumphs of Running Cañada de los Pájaros in Seville
One beautiful spring day I had the pleasure of speaking with Plácido and Maribel, the owners of La Cañada de Los Pájaros, a bird park in...
Mar 26, 20247 min read


Unexpected Nocturnal Meeting with a Long-eared Owl
Of course not. And certainly not at that hour. Not a chance that I would think of jumping out of the sofa so late, to get behind the...
Mar 21, 20242 min read


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


Black Kites bickering in Cañada de los Pájaros Airspace
Thousands and thousands of Black Kites are coming back from their wintering grounds in Africa. While I was visiting the spectacular...
Mar 12, 20242 min read


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


A Conversation with Professor Paco Hortas on Birding and Beyond
In today's interview, we delve into the world of Ornithology with Paco Hortas, professor at Cádiz University and renowned bird expert,...
Feb 26, 20248 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


Interview with GOUCA-founder Fernando Portillo
Dive into the passion for birds with the founder of GOUCA, as he shares hid inspiring journey and vision in our exclusive interview.
Jan 14, 20245 min read


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


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


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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