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May 20, 20223 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...

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In search of Bee-eaters around Vejer de la Frontera, Spain

Apr 29, 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...

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Dec 18, 20214 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...

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Exploring the Tres Amigos Route: a second visit in search of more bird species

Nov 26, 20212 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...

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Saving a dog and birdwatching at Montijo Beach in Chipiona

Oct 15, 20213 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...

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Meet the majestic Griffon Vultures colony at Buitreras de Zaframagon, Olvera

Sep 20, 20211 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...

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First participation in the SACRE Programme

Jul 8, 20212 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...

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Exploring La Toleta: Capturing the avian wildlife through my lens

May 28, 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...

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Witnessing an avian quarrel in the Cetina Marshes

May 14, 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...

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Exploring Tres Amigos: a springtime journey through the saltpans of San Fernando

Apr 19, 20211 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...

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The Lesser Kestrels of Alcala de los Gazules

Apr 10, 20211 min read

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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...

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Hard to reach but worth a visit: birding around Jimena de la Frontera

Mar 30, 20212 min read

Birding trip

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....

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Visit to Cazalla, migration hotspot in Tarifa

Mar 20, 20212 min read

Birding trip

Visit to Cazalla, migration hotspot in Tarifa

To expand my knowledge on bird migration, I set off early in the morning towards Tarifa. You can't miss the watchpoint next to the road...

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Almost wrecking the car visiting La Janda

Mar 20, 20211 min read

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Almost wrecking the car visiting La Janda

On the same day that I visited the Watchpoint in Tarifa to observe the migration of different raptor species, I decided to go to the La...

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Mar 13, 20211 min read

Black Kites migrating over Bornos

This morning, on my way to the mountains, I stumbled upon a large group of Black Kites (Milvus migrans). I guess there were almost one...

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