The Spanishhighs team have been busy in the mountains again…and Kiersten returned today with some new shots of one of our most magnificent birds of prey! Conservation measures have stabilized the population of Griffon Vultures across Spain in recent years, and the Iberian peninsula remains a stronghold for these huge scavengers in Europe. However, while [...]
Fantastic to have this unique species on the month list…and it’s arrival here in Andalucia is a sure sign that the autumn migration is well under way! As a seasonal migrant the Honey Buzzard Pernis apivorus is widely distributed across most of mainland Europe. Their range is patchy south of the Pyrenees however, and as [...]
My nephews recently spent a few days at Center Parcs in Sherwood Forest whilst there they had a go at falconry. What a great way to introduce children to birds of prey up close and personal. My nephews are 5 and 7 years old and took with ease to having the birds on their arms [...]
Just like last year, Buzzards Buteo buteo have shown well locally through the later stages of the month…and Kiersten snapped this individual on a drive through the mountains to Las Alegas. With scattered pine trees and scrubby, thorny bushes these rocky, higher slopes support a wide range of raptor species throughout the year, and suit [...]
May in the Alpujarras…and the birdwatching just gets better and better! Our local birds of prey continue to put on a fantastic display, and today it was the turn of one of our passage visitors. After the wonderful arrival of Honey Buzzards on the 3rd of the month, Kiersten has once again snapped some terrific [...]
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