The protection of wildlife habitats and native species in Spain is focussed on its officially protected areas. Here we look at National Parks in Spain and how they relate to the country’s Natural Parks. Mainland Spain contains 11 of the country’s 16 National Parks, with …
Bird Watching Holidays for Beginners
How Do I Pick The Best Beginner Bird Watching Trip? Just starting out on your wildlife journey? We’ve got the perfect guide to help you find the best bird watching holidays for beginners. All set? You’ve got your binoculars, your boots and you’re buzzing to …
Brown Bears: Not out of the woods yet
From ‘dangerous killers’ to the most admired animal on the mountainside; how the Cantabrian brown bear is finding a new place in a modern world. If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise. Deep in the Cantabrian Mountains in …
Best birding trip in Spain?
Psst… wanna know the real reason why the Spanish take siestas? It’s not because of hot days or Rioja-lubricated lunches – although both may contribute, I admit. No, the actual reason is that birdwatching in Spain is so exciting that you need an hour’s downtime …
Birding Cadiz Adventures
Cádiz is home to two of Spain’s iconic birding sites – the Strait of Gibraltar and Doñana – a migration bottleneck and a wetland wilderness. Admittedly, not all of Doñana sits in the province, but some of it does, and with low-cost flights to Seville, …
Must See Wildlife in Spain
Spain is one of the very best places in Europe to see big, spectacular and rare wild creatures – especially birds and mammals. These range from easily visible species, such as bee-eaters, hoopoes and griffon vultures, which can be seen at the right time of …
Birdwatching in Spain
Of all the many countries in Europe, few can boast such a variety of birds and other wildlife as Spain. From lammergeiers to Spanish imperial eagles, and Iberian lynxes to Eurasian brown bears, Spain is a must-visit destination for any keen bird and wildlife watcher. …
Birdfair 2017 Must See Exhibitors
If the British Birdfair is the Glastonbury of Birdwatching, now in its 29th year, playing out under eight massive marquees over 3 days (Friday 18th to Sunday 20th August 2017). Which “acts” do you see? To add to the mix, there are well over 200 …
Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas in Spain
The concept of the world’s critically endangered species will be familiar to most birders. These Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) in Danger are the world’s critically endangered sites. How are we to conserve wildlife effectively with limited resources? Prioritisation of important locations for conservation …
The Promise of Return
Niki Williamson of The Inglorious Bustards on why, for a migrating raptor, the Straits of Gibraltar are the centre of the world. What does bird migration mean to you? The marking of the seasons? A quick dash to the nearest headland to catch a glimpse …