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Doñana National Park

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Considered as the most important wetland in Europe and one of the best places for birds in the whole of the Palaearctic region, both for the number of species recorded and for its breeding & wintering importance. Between 300,000 & 400,000 birds settle in Doñana every winter. More than 300 species of birds have been recorded in Doñana, being the most important area in Europe for wintering geese and the second most important breeding area for Spanish Imperial Eagle in the world. Hundreds of birds including raptors, passerines, and sea or wetland birds are seen here, including 80% of all endemic Iberian birds, which are not as easy to see outside the area. Best times to go birding there is from November to June.

Dry Plains of Granada & Almeria

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The Eastern part of Andalucía has some of the best badlands and dry plains in Iberia, unbeatable areas for discovering Larks and other arid area specialities. Try to avoid summer season as it is best from November to June, and watch in the first hours of the day. It is not an easy place for birdwatching, however, it is a rewarding experience. The Hoya de Baza & Guadix (Granada) or Tabernas & Cabo de Gata are the best spots. You need know bird calls sound to easily locate them. Some of the most attractive birds of the area are Great Spotted Cuckoo, Red-necked Nightjar, Pallid Swift, Alpine Swift, European Roller, Dupont's Lark, Lesser Short-toed Lark, Thekla Lark, Spanish Sparrow, Trumpeter Finch and recently, for the first ever time in Europe, a small breeding population of Cream-coloured Courser.

Fuente De Piedra Salt Lagoon

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The second most important salty lagoon in Spain is 6.5km long and 2.5km wide, and is situated in the geographic centre of Andalusia. Famous for its breeding colony of Greater Flamingo with a variable population (depending on the rainfall) of 8,000 – 12,000 pairs. An important breeding spot for Gull-billed Tern, Slender-billed Gull, Kentish Plover & Montagu's Harrier. The best season extends from December to June; after this, the lagoon dries up presenting a strange reflecting white surface, due to the solid salt cover.

Laguna de La Janda

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For those visiting the Strait of Gibraltar for migration the site is worthwhile to explore. It is not only frequented by thousands of migrating storks and raptors, but is also used as a resting place by many of these birds before continuing on their journey either north or south depending on the season of migration. Spanish Imperial Eagle breed in the area and juveniles from other parts disperse to here during the winter. Good wintering populations of Black-winged Kite along with 000’s of Common Crane make this site an attractive location for birdwatchers at all times of the year. Nearby Vejer de la Frontera also plays host to the wild breeding colony of Northern Bald Ibis, whilst the other attraction is the local presence of breeding Little and White-rumped Swift.

Marismas Del Odiel & environs

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This wetland with wide marshes, sandy spits, coastal dunes, pinewood forests and freshwater lagoons is outstanding for its breeding colonies of Spoonbill (more than 400 pairs) & Little Tern (more than 350 pairs). It is an excellent site for watching plovers, seabirds, cormorants and migrant passerines.

Serranía de Ronda

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Comprising of high limestone mountains, river valleys and ancient forests this gem of a birding site has been largely overlooked. The local infrastructure allows for ease of travel and investigation throughout the whole range of diverse habitats present here. Over 240 species have been recorded in the area, being a particularly high number in an inland zone with no wetlands. The mixed oak forests are home to a range of interesting warblers such as Subalpine, Bonelli’s and Orphean Warbler with the elusive Iberian Chiffchaff also present. Of course the extensive forests are also favoured nesting places for both Booted and Short-toed Snake Eagle. Elsewhere Bonelli’s Eagle is common along with typical passerines such as Black Wheatear, both rock thrushes et al. Good at all times of the year.

Tarifa Area

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Tarifa is the European side of the Straits of Gibraltar and the shortest crossing to Africa. Thousands of birds rest and mass here on their way to Africa, before crossing the 14km of water and reaching the Moroccan coastline. Raptors, Passerines, Swifts, Bustards, Plovers, Sandpipers and many other bird families arrive from all over Europe and can be easily seen from August to November, in their post-nuptial migration.

The Osuna Triangle

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Osuna is in the heart of Steppe country and is surrounded by various lagoons and wetland habitats. It is a rich area for birds and of particular interest is breeding Great and Little Bustard. The focal points forming the Osuna triangle are Marchena, Lantejuela and of course Osuna itself. Between these towns and village is a maize of roads and well maintained tracks, which serve to allow visiting birders to explore and find the area’s specialities such as Black-bellied Sandgrouse, Stone Curlew, Black-winged Kite and a host of other much sought after species. During the summer months Roller, Collared Pratincole and Montagu’s Harrier are common breeding birds, whilst the wetlands hold numbers of tern species and waterbirds. Winter sees Common Crane and raptors stopping over.

The Parque Natural de la Desembocadura del río Guadalhorce

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The location of this small nature reserve makes it worthwhile to include here. Malaga is the most popular entry point for those arriving and departing from Andalucia. This small reserve is only 5 minutes away from the main airport and can provide either an opportunity to introduce yourself to the birds of the region or as a last chance to catch-up on some missed species. The reserve hosts breeding waders and White-headed Duck, whilst the seaward side opens onto the Bay of Malaga, a great place for seawatching and perhaps spot Slender-billed, Audouin’s and Mediterranean Gull. The site is also very good for raptors, with even wintering Booted Eagle being seen here. Rarities are often spotted here and so providing another excuse to visit.

The Sierra del Torcal (or El Torcal)

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The area, designated Natural site of National Interest in 1929, is a relatively small Natural Park Reserve of some 17 square kilometres. The mountain range is easily accessible and is between the cities of Antequera and Malaga. It is a site of particular interest for those wanting to discover the typical mountain birds of the region. Black Wheatear, Blue Rock Thrush and Rock Bunting can be located here, whilst in winter it can be good for Alpine Accentor and Ring Ouzel. Raptors are well represented with both Bonelli’s and Golden Eagle present all year. Griffon Vulture is common while Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush breed here during the summer months. Normally Ibex are easy to see here and give an added reason to visit.

2002 [April] - John Jennings - South Western Spain

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This report covers the period from 21st to 28th April 2002 inc. The area covered was the South Western area of Spain from our base, the Hotel Cortijo Blanco nr San Pedro, in the Costa del Sol of Spain. This was not a touristy holiday but a total birding holiday with my new partner in life, Ros. In one week we covered 2,102 km and visited areas as far away as Sierra Nevada and also the Coto Donana (which meant us staying for one night in the delightful sand road village of El Rocio). Over the period of that week we saw some incredible scenery coupled with some equally fantastic birds, of which we listed 130 species over the holiday. The weather was equally incredible as we didn`t see a cloud for the whole week and even as high up as over 8,000 feet (on Sierra Nevada) it was hot. We had read 4 trip reports from contributors to this site and they helped enormously plus I had purchased, about three years ago from Slimbridge, Laurence Rose Where to watch birds in Spain and Portugal. In my opinion an excellent buy. We found a few sites of our own and hope that they might help a few of you that wish to visit this area of Spain...

2002 [January] - James Eaton

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With the cold and birdless days of winter in Derbyshire, We decided to soak up the sun and go birding for a week in Andalucia and Extremadura. We flew from Stansted with Go to Malaga, at only £50 return, you certainly can`t go wrong, and the birds didn`t disappoint. We hired a Citroen Xsara with National, which was adequate, as we did about 1500 miles, luckily it was a diesel, and fuel costing €0.67 a litre, in other words, a lot less than Britain...

2003 [April] - Fraser Simpson

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In early April 2003 I was helping on an ecological genetics university field course based around Zahara-de-los-Atunes (in the province of Cádiz in southwest Spain). Much of the time was spent outdoors which provided the opportunity to note the birdlife in the area around Zahara, Tarifa, Barbate and Parque Natural de los Alcornocales. It was a good time of year to observe some of the northward spring migration of raptors from North Africa...

2003 [April] - Hans Schick

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From April 2–14, 2003 I spent birdwatcing holidays in Andalucía at the southern Atlantic coast of Spain. I booked a stay with half board in the hotel Barrosa Garden in Novo Sancti Petri about 8 km south of Chiclana de la Frontera. At the airport of Jerez de la Frontera I took over a rented car, which I used for my daily excursions along the Atlantic coast between the east bank of the Guadalquivir and the Rock of Gibraltar...

2003 [May] - Steve and Sue Wilce

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Arrived at Malaga Airport at 2.30 pm, weather warm and sunny, picked up the hire car which was waiting for us on our arrival and drove to our accommodation at Cortes de la Frontera Estachion. Found the converted mill we were staying at down a steep drive at the edge of the village. Picked up supplies from the local shop in the village. The choice of food was very limited. Noticed Red Rumped Swallows flying in the mill garden and heard Nightingales singing...

2003 [November] - Paul Bowyer

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This was a short break trip intended to see a few target species – the participants were Paul Bowyer, Stuart Holdsworth and myself, Julian Thomas. There were 7 species (Spanish Imperial Eagle, Bonelli’s Eagle, Black Vulture, Great Bustard, Azure-winged Magpie, White-headed Duck, and Marbled Duck) needed by some or all of us and available at this time of year, plus Eagle Owl, which Paul and I had only heard. Of these we saw 6, but missed Marbled Duck and Eagle Owl. In addition Paul and I saw our first indisputably wild Red-crested Pochards. In all we recorded just over 100 species in 4 days birding, and all of us agreed it was a successful trip. Cost (excluding meals, drinks etc) was approx. £250.

2003 [October] Mark Easterbrook - Almería

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John Sanders accompanied me and together we saw a total of 129 species, (128 if you don`t count Rock Dove)! A fair total, with migration still in full swing and on one occasion, quite a large fall of migrants occurred following a down poor one night...

2004 [April] - Andy Hall

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Looking at my Western Palearctic list last November I could see a big chunk missing which could be nicely plugged by a trip to southern Spain in late April. When you`ve travelled like I have in the region the ticks come few and far between and the prospect of getting at least six in one week was too good an opportunity to miss...

2004 [October] - Andy Hall

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Faced with a straight choice between Scilly or Europe in mid October, I weighed up the chances of a Western Palearctic lifer and my bank balance. With hindsight the Cream-coloured Couser would have been a welcome British tick, but with my wallet £150+ to the good and a new WP species, Southern Spain was the correct choice. I would again be with my friend and guide Stephen Daly, whose wife was in the advanced stages of pregnancy, but wasn`t due till the 28th...

2004 [September] - Ian Kinley & Dave Thexton

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...The earlier date resulted in a number of differences from previous trips. On the plus side, there was a greater variety of raptors at the Straits of Gibraltar, Bee-eaters were still passing through in the first few days, Alpine Swifts were initially present in some numbers and the weather was much more settled...

2005 [April] - Alan Miller

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The spectacle of thousands of birds at El Rocio marshes from our hotel room, amazing views of Red-necked Nightjar on the road in front of the car, and stunning views in the mountains with raptors circling overhead were some of the highlights of 10 days spent in Southern Spain in April 2005...

2005 [May] - Audouin Birding Tours

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Seville to Malaga including Doñana National Park, Odiel river and salt marshes, Alcornocales Nature Park, Strait of Gibraltar, Sierra de las Nieves...

2005 [September] - Roy Bottomley, Ronnie Irving, Ian Kinley & Dave Thexton

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This was the fourth successive autumn trip to Andalucia for two of us - in this case familiarity has definitely not bred contempt! As ever, the trip proved very enjoyable with excellent birding throughout...

2006 [April] - Hans Schick

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From April 01 – 11, 2006 I spent 11 days in Andalucía for birdwatching. In the provinces of Málaga and Cádiz I visited several places at the coast and in the inland, which are known for their interesting bird life...

2006 [January] - Hans Schick

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From January 04 – 14, 2006 I spent 10 days for birdwatching in Andalucía, mainly in the surroundings of the Doñana National Park...

2006 [May] - Richard Bonser

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...Understandably, this was not to be an intense birding trip but there were a few species that I was keen on seeing – most notably Western Olivaceous Warbler and Common Waxbill that would be additions to my Western Palearctic list as well as reacquainting myself with White-rumped Swift, Little Swift and other Iberian species. I was also keen to get to know the lie of the land in the Tarifa area, where we stayed, as I know that I will be visiting this area in the future in order to attempt to see Ruppell’s Vulture...

2006 [May] – Pat & Judy Hayes – Donana

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With well over 350 species recorded for the area and an attainable trip list of 100-150 species, it seemed the ideal spring trip. Although the likelihood of a lifer was remote, there is something special about birding in southern Europe in...

2007 [February] - Chris Hall

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...Around our thatch rooved cottages known as Chozas, we admire the Spotless Starlings in their immaculately smart navy blue suits, which shine like gloss in the morning sun. In a nearby pond leggy Black-winged Stilts are noisily chasing around like children in a paddling pool, while Cattle and Little Egrets are literally all over the place...

2007 [February] - John Cantelo, John Hollyer & Norman McCanch

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Arriving at Jerez in the dark meant there was no time for birding other than to tick off the Little Owls calling near the house...

2007 [January] - Hans Schick

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From January 04 – 13, 2007 I spent again 10 days in Andalucía in Southern Spain. I visited several well known places in the provinces Málaga, Huelva, Sevilla, and Cádiz for birdwatching...

2007 [January] - John Butler - Donana

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...alongside the Matagordas area of the National Park. We saw Iberian Magpies, Red-legged Partridges, Chiffchaffs, Ravens and a distant Spanish Imperial Eagle, perched atop a dead tree. We returned to the Puente de Ajóli and drove beside the Arroyo de las Cañadas, finding White Storks, Little Egrets, Green Sandpipers, Glossy Ibis, a Grey Wagtail, Stonechats, Meadow Pipits, Crested Larks, Black-billed Magpies and a Kingfisher...

2007 [January] - Pam & Frank Bryant

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...After a brief 'settling in' with a welcome cuppa it was time to go exploring on foot and were pleased to find a Sardinian Warbler, a Kestrel, several Black Redstarts and Blackbirds many Goldfinches, Linnets, Chaffinches, Spotless Starlings, House Sparrows and White Wagtails. After explaining to our hosts (our accommodation was attached to the side of their house) about the lack of binoculars they kindly lent us a pair of theirs...

2007 [November] - Colin Davies

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This was a short, weekend break to Coto Donana in South West Spain. Myself, Mike Brown and Paul Bellis flew from Liverpool to Seville with Ryanair on Friday 16th November 2007 and returned on Monday 19th November. Due to the timing of the flights we had two full days in Spain, with very little birding time on either Friday or Monday. However, daylight lasted until about 6:30pm, so it wasn’t as grim as two days in the UK would have been at this time of year...

2008 [December] - Doñana Bird Tours

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2008 [May] - Hans Schick

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From May 20 – 29, 2008 I spent again 10 days in Andalucía and Extremadura in Spain. I was accompanied by Stefan Wedler. We visited some well known places in the Province of Málaga in Andaucía, but spent most of our time in the Province of Cáceres in Extremadura...

2008 [November] - Donana Bird Tours

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List of sites and sightings...

2009 [January] - Doñana Bird Tours

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List of sites and sightings...

2009 [March] - Hans Schick

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From February 24 – March 07, 2009 I spent again 12 days in Andalucía in Southern Spain. I visited several well known places in the provinces of Málaga, Cádiz, Sevilla, and Huelva for birdwatching...

2010 [June] - John Cantelo

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...Driving back towards Algaida, took a left turn into Bonanza salinas. Here we had a fleeting view of a Common Waxbill before reaching the main salt pans. These proved a disappointment as the high water levels provided little or no feeding habitat for migrating waders – Avocet, Black-winged Stilt & Kentish Plovers alone being in evidence....

2010 [March] - Mark E P Hows

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...We quickly located our target of Spanish ibex with three females on the slopes high up the road, coupled with a bonelli's and a booted eagle this little diversion was quite productive...

2010 [May] - Mark Jarrett - Extremadura & Andalucia

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We flew into Madrid, collected the hire car and travelled the 250 km or so to our base in Torrejon El Rubio, situated on the southern edge of Parque Natural de Monfrague. The weather was cloudy and cool with one or two showers and apart from the odd brief stop, all our birdwatching was done from the car...

2010 [September] - Ian Kinley

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For some of us, this was the sixth autumn trip to this area though the first since 2007.As always, it proved highly enjoyable. Highlights included Ruppell’s Vulture, Eleanora’s Falcon and Little Swift. One of the most pleasing aspects of the trip was the absence of the very strong winds that have so plagued some of our previous visits to the Tarifa area. Our trip coincided with the three day Tarifa Bird Fair – not really our thing – but this had little impact, other than perhaps slightly increasing the number of birders in the area...

2011 [June] - James Walsh - Cota Donanan

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2011 [May] - Mike Cram & Neville Davies

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For this trip we chose again to return to Spain, birding the Cadiz region of Andalucia, located on the western edge of The Strait of Gibraltar, close to Cape Trafalgar and the towns of Vejer de la Frontera and Barbate. This is close to Europe's most southerly point and one of the busiest avian migration spots in the world...

2011 [September] – Honeyguide - Tarifa & Gibraltar

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…any number of booted and short-toed eagles, many black kites, Egyptian and mostly more distant griffon vultures, a scattering of honey buzzards, a small group of lesser kestrels…

2012 [September] – Frank Vargas – Tarifa & Gibraltar

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" ... we headed back to the raptor observation point of Cazalla, from where dozens of booted eagles, short-toed eagles, white storks, black storks and griffon vultures came close. Also, a couple of Egyptian vultures flew over us. In that gorgeous sky, full of activity, pallid and white-rumped swifts and bee-eaters kept flying close around us."

Doñana Bird Tours - Archive

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Reports from 2005 to 2007

Andalucian Guides

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Right at the southern tip of the European mainland is Andalucia and the Costa de la Luz. This is one of the prime birding areas in southern Spain. Almost one-fifth of Andalucia`s total area has protected status for nature, with a wonderful variety of habitats, from wetlands & mudflats to dunes & desert and of course not forgetting the sierras, making it a perfect place for birdwatching. Andalucia is certainly one of the most colourful European birding destinations just by the sheer volume and superb range of species...

Andalucian Wildlife Experience

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We offer an exclusive and excitingly planned five day experience, visiting some of the most prolific birding, wildlife and historical areas in southern Spain . Whilst Andalucia's birdlife and its other wildlife are fascinating throughout the year, this region of Andalucía, in particular, plays host to the remarkable spectacle of the spring and autumn migrations...

Axarquia Birding Tours - Guided Bird Walks

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Guided Bird Walks in the Axarquia area of Malaga and immediate surrounds. Bob Wright, based in the stunningly beautiful mountains above Lake Vinuela, is able to provide accompanied Bird Walks/Tours in the area to the east of Malaga and to other great neighbouring sites for a wide variety of bird species...

Birding Pal

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Local birders willing to show visiting birders around their area...

Birdwatch Alpujarras

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Birdwatching tours in the Alpujarras and Sierra Nevada, Andalucia, Spain...

Discover Andalucía

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Discover Andalucía with southern Spain`s number 1 adventure agency. We are the specialists in activity holidays dedicated to the travel professional and group organiser. James Stuart - info@discoverAndalucia.com

Discovering Doñana

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Professional guiding and accommodation based in El Rocio...

Doñana Bird Tours

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With Doñana Bird Tours you will receive personal, friendly service from experienced, enthusiastic, English, French, German and Spanish speaking guides. We live in the region and are constantly in touch with the local scene. We will do our very best to cater for your individual needs. We are also able to arrange tours in the Sierra de Aracena and Extremadura...

Frontier Holidays

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Scotland based tour operator - Join our bird watching tour and you'll experience 'the thrill of the chase', as the group depart on a road journey from the mountains to the sea, in seach of vast numbers of migrating birds preparing to cross the Strait of Gibraltar...

Ibex Trex

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Ibex Trex offers amazing wildlife days and weeks. Wildlife days can be incorporated into tailor made itineraries to give individuals and groups a good in-depth introduction to the regions’ best wildlife or to pursue your interests in the regions diverse flora and fauna. Alternatively, you can enjoy a full week visiting many differing habitats, observing the vast array of wildlife this excellent region has to offer...

Josele J. Saiz

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Better known for his wonderful birder's guesthouse in the Pyrenees [Boletas]; Josele guides throughout Spain and Morocco...

Julian Sykes Wildlife Holidays

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This week involves so much more than watching the spectacular raptor migration across the Straits of Gibraltar. We will also be visiting many premier sites along the beautiful Costa de la Luz. This is a one centre holiday staying at a fantastic hotel situated between the main towns of Algeciras & Tarifa...

Lemon Valley Independent Birdwatching & Culture Holiday

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Birding trips - A variety of habitats can be found in the 1000km squared area of La Axarquia. Its steep hills with deep valleys has prevented the introduction of modern farming methods, enabling the flora and fauna of the area to remain stable, unlike many other parts of Europe....

Rustic Route Holidays

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We are 20 minutes from some beautiful lakes, Zahara being one. You can see Eagles, and lots of other unusual birds and are less than an hour from the Pink Lagoon, home to the pink flamingoes. For bird watching and wildlife trips see links.

Scenic Bird Tours

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Scenic Bird Tours has evolved from Keith's guiding to guests at Finca Limoneros, the highly successful holiday retreat which he and partner Sherill run in Alora, half an hour's drive inland to the north-west of Malaga and in the heart of Andalucia...

Spainbirds

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Birdwatching tours in Extremadura and all around Spain. Specialist in raptors and steppe birds.

Twitching Spain

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Bird watching holidays in the Spanish region of Andalucia that are fully guided and include accommodation. With our holidays we take you to some of the more remote locations that others don’t. We also make sure that you get a full 5 days birding…

Buenavista - Las Alpujarras

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The self-catering spacious holiday accommodation, or casita, is located in Orgiva, 55 minutes from Granada and Andalucia`s most precious monument, the Alhambra Palace, an hour from the Sierra Nevada Ski Resort and 30 minutes from the Mediterranean coast. Las Alpujarras and birdwatching are one! The richness of the different flora and fauna make the Sierra Nevada National Park a very special place for birdwatching...

Campos De Nijar - Rodalquilar

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We have two houses to let. The houses are identical and are next door to each other. Although the houses are only a stone’s throw from the main street of Rodalquilar, they are in a very quiet location and have uninterrupted views across the Botanical Gardens and down the valley to the sea...

Casa Ana

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Casa Ana is a beautifully restored 400-year-old country house in the Alpujarras on the borders of the Sierra Nevada National Park in Andalucia. Here you'll find comfortable and spacious holiday accommodation with peaceful gardens, secluded terraces and magnificent mountain views...

Casa El Rocío Holiday Home

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3 bedroom holiday house, with golf and pool views, 10 minutes to beach and amenities. Suitable for families due to the child friendly nature of the community and area. Also perfect for golfers, walkers and cyclists...

Casa Verde - Alhaurin el Grande

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Luxury Villa: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, private garden and pool...

Cortijo El Pajarito (Najara)

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Cortijo “El Pajarito” in Najara is an original Andalusian finca, fitted out with all modern ammeneties, set on top of a ridge, with great views over the rural areas. The colorful garden slopes down the hill with a wide variety of local and exotic plants. It provides the ideal setting for observing migrating birds passing straight over the house. In addition well-known birdwatching sites like Alconorcales, the Oja valley, La Janda and the marismas of Barbate are all near by...

Cortijo La Rijana - Malaga

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Cortijo La Rijana is a beautiful private house withswimming pool and magnificent views.

El Cortijo de Los Mimbrales - Doñana

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Inmerso en la Andalucía de la luz y lindando con el Parque de Doñana, paraíso de aves y uno de los más hermosos lugares de Europa.

El Cortijo Roman - Jimena de la Frontera

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The location of the farm makes it an ideal place for combining many interests. Cortijo Roman provides family-friendly accommodation in tranquil rural surroundings which are a paradise for walking, bird watching, wild flower spotting and for nature lovers of all types and ages. The Parque Natural de los Alcornocales is one of the most important protected habitat areas in Andalucia and is an area of outstanding natural beauty. It is home to a large and varied wildlife population and is is particularly renowned for the exceptionally wide range of both wild flowers and birds...

El Roble Holidays - Alhaurin el Grande, near Malaga.

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Andalucia Tourist Board registered holiday villas and apartment for 2 to 5 guests, open all year round, with hot tubs and / or swimming pools set overlooking private woodland with views to the Sierra de Mijas. A/C, heating, sat TV, DVD, wifi, baby equipment available for hire. 3kms from Alhaurin el Grande, 1.5 kms from country bars and restaurants, 30 minutes from Malaga Airport. Centrally located for exploring Andalucia, Costa del Sol and Gibraltar. Tel: (UK) 01244 312788 or (0034) 652082363

Finca La Herradura

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Our cottages in Spain and our olive farm location won "Best Place To Stay in Europe" in "The Times Travel Green Spaces Awards 2008" We are situated in the foot hills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, an area known as Las Alpujarras. Our olive farm covers over 40 acres of terraces, fields and hillsides..

Finca Los Limoneros - Alora

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Finca Los Limoneros is a country villa with its own pool, on the fringe of the beautiful yet vibrant white town of Alora, yet is in the countryside with magnificent views of the lush Rio Guadalhorce Valley. An easy 30 minute drive inland from Malaga airport and the beaches of the Costa del Sol... The Abigail ApartmentOur one bedroom apartment, the Abigail, is NOW OPEN FOR ONLINE BOOKING from 26 April 2003.

Fuente de Piedra Apartment

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Lovely, two-bedroom apartment for rent in Fuente de Piedra, Andalusia, Spain. Fully furnished, new flat in the town centre, with nearby shops, bars, restaurants etc. A 5 minute drive, or 10 minute walk from the famous lake...

La Penquita - Self-catering for two

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La Penquita is centrally placed with quick and easy access to the coastal (21km./20 mins) and inland (43km/35mins) motorway networks. All sites in Malaga Province described in Where to Watch Birds in Southern and Western Spain by Ernest Garcia and Andrew Paterson are within 21/2 hours drive...

Las Alpujarras - Holiday Cottages

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Las Alpujarras is famous for its excellent birdwatching. 3 stunning holiday cottages to rent all year. Enjoy birdwatching in rural Spain...

Las Brisas Villa

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The Villa overlooks the golf course and the harbour of Duquesa and is situated half way between Marbella and Gibraltar...

Montejaque Apartment

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This terraced cottage is available for let in the beautiful village of Montejaque. The two bedroom house, built in 2002, sleeps up to four persons, is fully air-conditioned and is located within the village itself. The property shares a private communal swimming pool...

Montejaque Cottages

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The white village of Montejaque is situated high in the Natural Park of Grazalema surrounded by mountains and cork oak forests. It nestles in a rocky hillside above a fertile green valley of olive and almond groves. Steep cobbled streets cut between whitewashed cottages whilst on the edge of the village sheep and goat bells can be heard ringing below soaring eagles and vultures...

Montejaque, near Ronda

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A village cottage (sleeps four) with use of nearby private pool. Montejaque lies on the edge of a National Park, a bird-watchers dream and, particularly in the spring, ablaze with colour from the mass of wild flowers. It is good walking country too, with numerous mule tracks through the hills.

Sotogrande Apartments

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Situated directly on the beachfront of Playa de Casares, between Estepona and Sotogrande, on this popular stretch of coastline with breathtaking views across the Mediterranean Sea as far the tip of North Africa...

Villa Los Paraisos

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Villa Los Paraisos is a lovely B&B outside Seville in Spain. Bird watching is a very popular pastime in the area as we have a very wide variety- Spanish Imperial eagle, hawks, flamingoes, storks, egrets, vultures and many more.

Vivasiesta - Almachar & Cutar

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Self catering Rural Tourism in Andalucia allows you to experience the people, the language, the food, the many fiestas, the culture and traditions of the Moorish white villages. From your house or cottage rental, you can tour the great cities of Antequera, Malaga and Granada. Take a short drive to the deserted coves near Maro or the tourist beaches of Nerja, returning each evening to the tranquility and stunning landscapes of rural Andalucia...

Aves que puedes ver en Jerez y en el Mundo

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Hola, somos Sole y Yoli, nos gusta mucho estudiar la naturaleza. En este blog os mostraremos como se puede observar mucha biodiversidad en tu propia ciudad. Nos hemos centrado en los pájaros y en nuestra ciudad, Jerez. Es posible que pienses que en la ciudad solo hay gorriones, con nuestra cámara y mucha paciencia te mostraremos que hay muchas más especies. Esperamos que te diviertas al descubrirlas...

Birding Axarquia - Bob Wright

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Birding Axarquia with Bob Wright is an introduction to the birds to be found in the Axarquia area of the Costa del Sol, Spain and the surrounding area. All are invited to comment upon entries and forward their own contribution(s). This site also, until further notice, incorporates the activities of the Axarquia Bird Club...

Birding the Costa

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'Birding the Costa' is a blog spot for English speaking birders anywhere in Andalucía whose Spanish is not up to scratch. It is not just about rarities, although details will be posted of these...

Estación de Anillamiento del Padul

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Página para dar a conocer los trabajos de anillamiento de aves que se realizan en la Estación Ornitológica...

Iberianat

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New blog by Vicen Roes naturalist (birdwatcher) and wildlife artist…

Mi Cuaderno de Campo

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Birding and Banding (ringing) in southern Spain...

Mis encuentros con las aves

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Birds of the Natural Park Bay of Cadiz and its surroundings…

Never Mind The Finnsticks - Read The Blog!

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First off, Finnsticks are great! I don't have one yet but after this year's strenuous raptor watching, I feel I need one to ease the strain on my shoulders and neck. Always a problem (for me anyway) during an intensive and prolonged migration season down this way.... But what I really want to say is.....

Nosgusta el Campito

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Landscapes and birds from southern Spain. In Spanish...

Only Birds

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‘I'm a Spanish birder girl. In my blog, I talk about the birds of my country.‘ Birding BLOG from the Cadiz birder….