Butterflies in Ronda

The Butterflies of the Serranía de ronda The Serranía de Ronda is a big region within Málaga province in Andalucía, Southern Spain. Around one fifth of the renown Sierra de Grazalema belongs to the Serranía de Ronda, and likewise territories of the future Sierra […]

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Butterflies

The butterflies of Andalucia Andalucía ranks among the top butterfly locations in Europe due to its very rich biodiversity, good array of climates and habitats, and not to forget for Spain’s East-to-West aligned mountain chains. Up to 152 species of butterflies live in Andalucía. […]

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Bird migration in the Strait of Gibraltar

Bird migration in the Strait of Gibraltar

There is no better place in western Europe to see numbers of soaring birds on migration than the Strait of Gibraltar. The narrow 14 Km gap between Spain and Morocco acts as a crucial landmark that conditions the flyway of thousands of birds of […]

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birdwatching in Ronda

Birdwatching in Ronda

Birds in Ronda – Grazalema Within the Serranía de Ronda, around 160 bird species can commonly been seen along the year. This includes iconic birds that are hard to find somewhere else if not locally: Bonelli’s Eagle Alpine Accentor Spectacled Warbler Black Wheatear High […]

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Southern Spain trip report

Costa del Sol Birding Tour

Costa del Sol Birding Tour, Sothern Spain After a long summer, we are starting to enjoy longer birding sessions in Southern Spain. Time for this awesome 7 day Malaga birding tour  covering the top birding sites near the Costa del Sol. Tour programme here. […]

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Birding guides in Spain and Morocco

Summer birding in Monfrague, Extremadura

Summer birding in Monfrague, Extremadura Yes, we all know summer is hot in Spain and many birders decide to have a short break until the bird migration starts by the end of August. However, those appreciating being the only birders around or those focusing […]

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Birding in Cadiz, Andalucia, Spain

Birding the wetlands in Cadiz province: a joy year round! When we talk about birding in Cadiz, everybody thinks of the bird migration in the Strait or in La Janda lagoon. Quite good places to bird watch both of them. But what happens with […]

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Birding La Mancha, Spain

Birds and Scenery in La Mancha, Spain Although strictly not belonging to Andalucia, we have enjoyed great birding moments birding the neighbouring and welcoming land of Castilla La Mancha. Birding La Mancha in central-southern Spain is, for most of the birders, like birding in […]

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Birding Seville and Osuna Steppes, Andalucia, Spain

Birding Seville and Osuna Steppes, Andalucia, Spain The endangered population of Roller and Great Bustard in Andalucía finds shelter across the rolling hills near the city of Osuna. Most particularly, the Zepa Campiñas de Sevilla. Not just am I.B.A. but also a Natura 200o protected […]

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