Few other birds could sum up the dry, arid summer months of southern Spain better than the magnificent Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus. The hot, parched valleys and remote, mountain peaks of Andalucia provide the perfect habitat for this impressive raptor, and Kiersten has been spending time with her camera in one of the species’ local [...]
Thursday morning…and I’m off with a friend to El Torcal Nature Reserve. Located about 30km north of Malaga near the town of Antequera, the area boasts one of the most impressive limestone landscapes in Europe. Highly eroded, surreal rock formations provide a fascinating backdrop and with fantastic views out towards the coast and a unique [...]
Last weekend I went to visit a friend who lives in the Sierra Tentudia north of Seville, just over the border of Andalucia and into Extremadora. He invited us to stay at the Sierra Morena Mountain Refuge, a refuge that he is transforming to ensure it stays at one with nature and the environment. We [...]
It’s Wednesday morning, and Spanishhighs are off the visit the El Torcal nature reserve. Located 30km or so north of Malaga near the town of Antequera, the reserve is internationally renowned for its limestone rock formations and supports a unique range of flora and fauna. Not surprisingly the area is a rich birdwatching destination, and [...]
The Sierra Lugar, as you are aware, is a favourite spot for us to go birdwatching. A friend of ours, Martin Riley and the guys from Mountain House spotted a large group of Griffon Vultures circling over head whilst having a drive up the mountain.
The Sierra Lugar, as you are aware, is a favourite spot for us to go birdwatching. A friend of ours, Martin Riley and the guys from Mountain House spotted a large group of Griffon Vultures circling over head whilst having a drive up the mountain.
Griffon Vultures soaring in Spain’s Sierra Nevada mountainsby spanishhighs
With many of our raptors showing well this month birds of prey have been a major birdwatching highlight of recent weeks, amply proving how rich and varied the birdlife down here in the Alpujarras can be. Looking back, we’ve had some fantastic encounters with some of Europe’s most spectacular species…so many in fact that to [...]
After my patrol around the ridge immediately below the village yesterday, it was Kiersten’s turn today and she headed off a little further afield into the north of the Sierra Nevada range to see what she could find higher up in the mountains. Armed with her camera she explored the area above Hoya de la [...]
It’s a beautiful hazy October morning, and I’m working for the day on my old patch up on the hillside above the village. With fantastic views down the valley to the coast I’ve got one eye on the skies above me, hoping for a glimpse of something special to wrap the month up nicely. I [...]
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