Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve

The Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve is located around the estuary of Urdaibai which is a natural area formed at the mouth of the river Oca

Region: País Vasco Province: Bizkaia Declared a Biosphere Reserve: 1984 Protected area: 21,775 hectares plus 269 hectares marine reserve Towns and villages: Ajangiz, Arratzu, Arrieta, Bermeo, Busturia, Elantxobe, Ereño, Errigoiti, Foru, GautegizArteaga, Gernika-Lumo, Ibarrangelu, Kortezubi, Mendata, Morga, Mundaka, Munitibar, Murueta, Muxika, Nabarniz, Sukarrieta, Amorebieta-Etxano. Points of interest The Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve is located around the … Read more

Injured bearded vulture released after good recovery

Aquilon 3 years old bearded vulture

The bearded vulture ‘”Aquilón” who is part of the recovery project in the Picos de Europa has been re released this Tuesday, March 2 in Cantabria by the Foundation for the Conservation of the Bearded Vulture (FCQ) Almost three years old, this young male has now been returned to his natural habitat in the vicinity … Read more

Reserva Natural Lagunas de Villafáfila

Reserva Natural de Lagunas de Villafáfila

Region: Castille Y leon Province: Zamora 1972 – Controlled hunting area (2,854 hectares). 1986 – National Game Reserve (32,549 hectares). 1996 – Regional hunting reserve (32,549 hectares). 2006 – Nature Reserve (32,541 hectares). 1987 – ZEPA (Special Protection Area for Birds) – 32,549 hectares. 1989 – RAMSAR Wetland (Protection and international importance of the lagoon … Read more

Hoces del río Duratón Natural Park

Hoces del Rio Duratón Natural Park Parque Natural de las Hoces del Río Duratón is a natural park close to the town of Sepúlveda in the province of Segovia

Region: Castilla y Leon. Province: Segovia. Declared a Natural Park: 1989 ZEPA (Special Area for Bird Protection). Park surface area: 5,037 hectares The park encompasses the towns of Sepúlveda, Sebúlcor and Carrascal del Río. Points of interest Hoces del Rio Duratón Natural Park (Spanish: Parque Natural de las Hoces del Río Duratón) is a natural … Read more