Bonelli’s Eagle provide one of the major attractions for visiting birdwatchers to Andalucia, of course they also forever thrill us locals too! Throughout the Málaga and Cadiz provinces of our territory they are perhaps at their most common in southern Europe, certainly the breeding density here is the most important for this species in all of Europe. Essentially a breeding bird in higher altitudes preferring rocky crags and faces to nest, they are common in the high sierras. Currently there is concern that nest sites are increasingly under threat from competing Golden Eagle and increasing numbers of Griffon Vulture…

Returning from a recent foray to Israel, where Peter Jones attended the Hula Valley Bird Festival, we sense a new tour destination coming on! The wetlands of Agamon Hula Park and the Hula Nature Reserve are one of the finest birding areas in the Western Paleartic, Peter came back waxing lyrical about this fantastic migration flyway and wintering ground for birds. The area forms part of one of the most important migration flyways in the world, with literally millions of birds following the geological feature that is the Great Rift Valley through Israel to the savannahs of Africa. Read Peter Jones’s article and see his photographs to get an idea of what awaits the visitor…

Why not treat yourself to either a short or long winter’s break in the mountain wilderness of Andalusia? We have designed 3 very specific and special days, each with its own particular appeal and each a very different experience. You can decide which day you would prefer, or perhaps choose to indulge yourself with arranging all 3 days! The key here is flexibility; it is your choice to take 1, 2 or 3 day tours in the area. Whatever you decide, a winter break in our area will provide you with a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. To find out more follow the link below…

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2 new day tour destinations have been added to our itinerary here in Spain. Always an excellent day tour in the mountains of the Serranía de Ronda, Peter Jones has now added 2 new tour options for his many regular friends who might want a change of scenery and a different experience. Steppe and wetlands figure high amid the alternative habitats on these 2 new day tours. Great Bustard, Black-winged Kite and many other sought after species are high on the probable list of species likely to be seen on these new routes. With so many repeating their day tours of the Ronda mountains, Peter thought he ought to give some alternative suggestions to his friends!

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