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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...

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Jan 1, 20243 min read

Birding trip

How a Bluethroat led to a new record

While some people were still recovering from a hangover after celebrating New Year's Eve, I decided to go on a birdwatching walk around...

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Birdwatching in Cadiz: Seeking the White-throated Dipper in El Bosque

Dec 29, 20233 min read

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Birdwatching in Cadiz: Seeking the White-throated Dipper in El Bosque

After some spectacular sightings earlier this week, today it was time to go on a birdwatching expedition to El Bosque in search of the...

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The Magic of the Unexpected in Birdwatching

Dec 27, 20232 min read

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The Magic of the Unexpected in Birdwatching

Less than three weeks after my previous visit to Marisma de Adventus in Trebujena, today I decided to go back to this interesting spot in...

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Dec 16, 20235 min read

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BIRDING TRIP: Exploring the Marshes of San Fernando

Little by little there are fewer birding places left in the province of Cadiz that I haven't visited yet. The marshes of San Fernando...

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Dec 15, 20231 min read

Caught in the act: Sparrowhawk snatches House Sparrow

While guiding some enthusiastic bird watchers around the Torrox Lagoon, I unexpectedly spotted a bird of prey flying at a moderate...

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Dec 9, 20233 min read

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BIRDING TRIP: Looking for Cranes at La Janda, Cadiz

Today I drove to La Janda, wondering if I could spot any Cranes. Hundreds of them had been reported in previous days and I remembered...

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Mar Sánchez on her love for nature and the role of wind farms

Dec 9, 20236 min read

Interview

Mar Sánchez on her love for nature and the role of wind farms

Just before going on an adventurous journey around La Janda, in search of Cranes, I drove to the most southern point of Spain, Tarifa, to...

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Nov 21, 20231 min read

Birding trip

Photographic report of a birding trip to Costa Ballena

Today I visited Costa Ballena in Rota, after a short and disappointing visit to El Bercial in El Puerto de Santa Maria, where there were...

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Nov 19, 20232 min read

Book review

BOOK REVIEW: Waders of Europe

Waders of Europe is a book dedicated to the shorebirds of Europe, written by Danish photographer and ornithologist Lars Gejl. It covers...

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Early arrival of our beloved Dutch Bluethroat at Torrox Lagoon?

Nov 16, 20233 min read

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Early arrival of our beloved Dutch Bluethroat at Torrox Lagoon?

On a sunny day half November which still seemed like late spring, I decided to go our well-known Torrox Lagoon in the South of Jerez de...

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Nov 14, 20231 min read

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How litter ruined my Birding Trip to a hidden gem: El Cuervo

Today's birding expedition to El Cuervo was a journey of contrasting emotions. Nestled away from the beaten path, this place revealed...

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Feathered Models: Photographing Birds at Zoo of Jerez

Nov 11, 20233 min read

Photo shoot

Feathered Models: Photographing Birds at Zoo of Jerez

While photographing animals in a zoo can be a great way to capture images of creatures from all over the world, it can also be...

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Birding through the rain in Prado del Rey

Nov 9, 20232 min read

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Birding through the rain in Prado del Rey

After today's visit to Prado del Rey, a small village near Sierra de Grazalema National Park in the province of Cadiz, I swear I will...

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Nov 8, 202314 min read

Interview

Interview with renowned writer and parrot conservationist Rosemary Low

It is our great pleasure to introduce you to Rosemary Low, a passionate writer and parrot conservationist who has dedicated her life to...

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The art of falconry: insights from a passionate falconer, Francis Silva

Nov 4, 20235 min read

Interview

The art of falconry: insights from a passionate falconer, Francis Silva

This morning we had the opportunity to attend a falconry event in Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain. The main purpose of our visit was to...

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Exploring the Fascinating Longevity Data of Birds in Cadiz

Nov 2, 20234 min read

Science

Exploring the Fascinating Longevity Data of Birds in Cadiz

The Longevity of Bird Species in Cádiz Province, Spain The province of Cádiz, in the southwest of Spain, is home to a wide variety of...

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Oct 27, 20233 min read

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Most epic BIRDING TRIP so far: Sierra de Líjar, Algodonales, Spain

These days you need to have a careful look at the weather forecast before going out on a hiking trip, especially near an area that is...

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Seizing the sunshine between rainy days: birding at Chapin, Jerez de la Frontera

Oct 23, 20232 min read

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Seizing the sunshine between rainy days: birding at Chapin, Jerez de la Frontera

The green area near the football stadium Chapin in Jerez de la Frontera has been one of my favourite local patches for years. After the...

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Birdwatching is a from of meditation! - Interview with Diego Herrera

Oct 21, 20236 min read

Conservation

Birdwatching is a from of meditation! - Interview with Diego Herrera

If you have visited the Cazalla watchpoint in Tarifa, you must have seen an employee always eager to help and give useful explanations....

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