Welcome to the ABS Article Archives - Andalucia Bird Society

Our archives contain all articles written by members and friends of the Society. Most of the articles will also have been published in our member’s quarterly magazine ‘Birds of Andalucía’. The subjects are mostly related to birds, but other areas of general interest, fauna and flora are also included.
For our member’s convenience the archives have been arranged in indexes so that topics of interest can be found more easily.

Adding to our Archives
We are fortunate to have in our midst a number of members who enjoy producing articles of interest for publication. If you, like them, would care to donate an article for inclusion in our archive’s library, please send your copy by email attachment to the Society (abs.sociedad@gmail.com) clearly stating your name and contact details. We will accredit your name for any published articles on this website or our quarterly magazine. We hope all authors interested in the Society will help to create to this ever improving and growing resource.

About Birds

Bird of the Month – June 2020

European Bee Eater Merops apiaster Among the most looked forward to and colourful heralds of spring is our Bee Eater; they brighten the season with their bubbling calls as they announce their arrival to our shores, usually arriving in numbers ...

June 29, 2020 / About Birds, Newsflash

A Beginners Guide – 10 Tips for Better Birdwatching

The ABS Facebook group is welcoming many people new to birdwatching; it is wonderful to see all the questions on identification coming in. On the one hand the identification of birds and their behaviour is richly rewarding, on the other ...

May 29, 2020 / About Birds, Newsflash

Shades of Black-eared Wheatear (Oenanthe hispanica hispanica)

One of our most enigmatic summer visitors and one of the most attractive is the Black-eared Wheatear. The variable plumage for these beauties can cause confusion among those not familiar with the species. They are widespread throughout our region and ...

May 13, 2020 / About Birds, Newsflash

Birding Sites

A birding paradise in eastern Spain

Eastern Spain has been unnoticed as a birding destination for many years. Many people think that Valencia and Alicante provinces are just buildings along the coast, just an area to spend your holidays sunbathing and relaxing; nothing else. If you ...

July 20, 2014 / Birding Sites

Migration watching sites

MIGRATION WATCHING PLACES ALONG THE STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR During the migration seasons there are two main crossing places for northern European birds to access their wintering grounds. Western Turkey, and the Strait of Gibraltar. The Strait of Gibraltar is located ...

February 16, 2014 / Birding Sites

Sierra de Andújar -Looking for Iberian Lynx

Although birds are my primary interest, like many birdwatchers I enjoy seeing other forms of wildlife. Given my interest in Spain, it was inevitable that seeing Iberian Lynx Lynx pardinus would come high on my wish list. However, for years ...

January 22, 2014 / Birding Sites

Comparative Field Guide

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Conservation

Coalición Canaria – Irrational and Perverse?

Changes to endangered species list on the Canaries upsets ecologists. The Canary Islands Government have approved a bill which intends to remove 50% of the species and sub-species from the protected list of flora and fauna on the islands. Those ...

December 14, 2009 / Conservation

For the Birds

For the Birds! has been inspired by Audubon (New York). For the Birds! is an elementary education programme that teaches environmental awareness and appreciation of nature through the study of birds. Together with a friend of ours, Barbara Vagliano of ...

August 5, 2009 / Conservation

ABS View – Bird Flu H5N1

Vested interests and political motives distort the truth behind H5N1 outbreaks in wild birds. Vested interests mean wild birds are being blamed for the spread of avian flu, argues Dr Leon Bennun, whereas responsibility really lies with modern farming. Demands ...

July 31, 2009 / Conservation