Stay informed with the latest news and updates on Spain’s wildlife. From conservation efforts and species sightings to environmental initiatives, this category covers all the important developments affecting Spain’s natural habitats. Learn about rare and endangered species, ecological research, and initiatives that protect the Iberian Peninsula’s biodiversity. Ideal for nature enthusiasts, birders, and conservationists looking to stay connected with Spain’s wildlife.
The Vulture Conservation Foundation (VCF) have announced a very successful release season for bearded vultures in Andalucia this year with 8 individuals hacked back to the wild. Two of the birds were released in the Sierra de Castril Natural Park in Granada and the remaining six in the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas … Read more
Great to hear that many of the sea turtle eggs that made the news earlier this year for being the first recorded nest of the season in the entire Western Mediterranean have hatched and entered the sea. Since the discovery of the nest the site has had a 24 hour volunteer network taking care of … Read more
From the most endangered cat species in the world to a success story for managed wildlife protection schemes, the reintroducion of the Iberian lynx to Catalonia and Aragon seems to be the next step forward with the project being supported by the Spanish Government and an area of around 30,000 hectares being studied for suitability. … Read more
The GREFA project continues its work with the reintroduction of the extinct (in Spain) white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla). Over the last few years many conservation programs in Europe have successfully brought back this historically persecuted eagle to stable population numbers and the equally successful breeding and reintroduction program in Norway has now sent nine young … Read more