Global Bird Weekend 13, 14 & 15 October October Big Day – Saturday 14 October We hope you are ready to take part! Existing Teams who took part in Global Bird Weekend 2022 and Global Big Day 2023 are automatically registered to take part in this … Continue readingJoin in with Global Bird Weekend October 13, 14, 15th
Okay, it is confession time, as the accumulated wisdom of this old fella finally overcame July’s unreasonable behaviour of heatwave birdwatching and succumbed to the far more sensible option of spending more time at home and in the comfort of an airconditioned office. It always … Continue readingWings are clipped by summer heat
Just when will we get rains, our spring has been one of the driest and hottest on record producing parched landscapes that would normally have remained dressed in their green finery until the beginning of June, as alluded to later in my article. In all … Continue readingBirding in the heat of summer
At the beginning of spring, I am often struck by the thought I might be a strange old birder or more than a little weird as I get impatient, anxious, and more than a little excited at the prospect of finding early spring migrants. The … Continue readingWelcome Home
Those who know me will testify to my being a passionate advocate for nature as a means of enhancing our well being both mentally and physically. Nature can play such an important role in restoring and preserving our mental health, but of course it needs … Continue readingJanuary Birding
We are delighted to announce we have donated 500 euro to support the ‘Save our Swifts’ project here in Andalucía. Thanks to our members for their very generous donations. Funds were received at field meetings throughout the year from members and another display of … Continue readingABS Donation to Save our Swifts
During a three day whirlwind tour in September I saw a change of scenery for me with a visit to Malaga covering La Serranía de Ronda and inland Malaga area. I was guided by Peter Jones, the ABS President (who has guided me here before). … Continue readingExploring the secrets of inland Andalucia
Wintering birds in the Serranía de Ronda increased as temperatures in northern Spain plummeted. An annual event here, with many birds finding refuge in the temperate areas surrounding the southern most outpost of the Baetic System of mountain ranges. Involved as I am in a … Continue readingThe ubiquitous White Wagtail
The Corn Bunting Emberiza calandra is one of our most abundant and widespread songbirds in Andalucía with the males’ jangling keys song delivered from a prominent perch; a common sound in Spring and Summer. The bird is particularly associated with farmland, cultivated deheseas and more … Continue readingCorn Bunting (Escribano triguero)
A provisional list of 360 bird species for Andalucia.. we welcome any additions, observations or comments on any of the species listed. If you have images of any of the species that you would like to be included in the species information pages then please … Continue readingAndalucían Bird Checklist
