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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 17, 20222 min read


Birder of the Month Interview: Daniel Barber shares experience at Spoonbill Project in Chiclana
Today I drove to Chiclana to join the volunteers of the Limes Platalea Project, hoping to see some Spoonbills on their migration flight to Africa. We all met at the Torre del Puerco (Pig's Tower, named after an area where wild pigs used to live). One of the volunteers is Daniel, our birder of the Month. While we were staring at the initially overcast sky, we had the chance to have an interesting chat with him. We started observing the sky next to the tower that overlooks the
Aug 27, 20224 min read


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 25, 20222 min read


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 13, 20223 min read


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 25, 20222 min read


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 20, 20223 min read


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 29, 20223 min read


White Storks at the Sugar factory ruins
One of the best places in the province to observe a breeding colony of White Storks can be found just outside of Jerez de la Frontera, in...
Feb 5, 20221 min read


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


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


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 15, 20213 min read


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 20, 20211 min read


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 8, 20212 min read


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 28, 20212 min read


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 14, 20212 min read


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 19, 20211 min read


Mills Trail near Alcalá de los Gazules
The Ruta de los Molinos, or Mills Trail, is a scenic hiking route I explored after visiting the charming town of Alcalá de los Gazules....
Apr 12, 20212 min read


The Lesser Kestrels of Alcala de los Gazules
I had heard about a large colony of Lesser Kestrels in Alcala de los Gazules, a small town in Los Arconocales National Park, so I went to...
Apr 10, 20211 min read


Hard to reach but worth a visit: birding around Jimena de la Frontera
Jimena de la Frontera is a small town in the South East of the province of Cadiz, on the edge of the Los Alcornocales Natural Park....
Mar 30, 20212 min read


Birding trip to the Tollos Lagoon in El Cuervo de Sevilla
This morning I went to Laguna de los Tollos, a lagoon on the border between the provinces of Cadiz and Seville. Due to the current...
Mar 26, 20211 min read
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