Spain Wildlife News and Updates

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.

Eleven Bonellis eagle chicks reared in 2021

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Eleven Bonellis eagle chicks reared in 2021

Above Image: Two of Bonelli’s eagle chicks (Aquila fasciata) hatched at GREFA’s captive breeding center in 2021. Photo source: https://aquila-a-life.org/index.php/es/area-de-prensa/noticias/394-los-dos-centros-de-cria-de-aquila-a-life-han-aportado-once-aguilas-de-bonelli-en-2021 Fantastic to see that the GREFA projects working with the AQUILA a-LIFE project have announced that they have hatched and reared 11 chicks this year (2021) in the two breeding centres. The birds have already … Read more

Vultures killed by poisoning in Castilla y Leon

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Poisoned griffon vultures

Pretty terrible news coming from Castilla y Leon this week with around 100 vultures killed by pestide that was possibly ingested first by some sheep that later died and were scavenged upon. (Or, the sheep had been baited with the poison and left out for scavengers to eat) The affected scavenging birds consumed the remains … Read more

Spain found guilty of not protecting Doñanas water supply

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The Doñana National and Natural Parks occupy the northern area of the Guadalquivir river where it meets the Atlantic Ocean

Many years ago it was obvious to anyone with an “ecological eye” visiting the area of Doñana that the plastic tunnels filled with flowers and strawberry plants popping up all over the place would obviously need a huge amount of water. Also, the development of Matalascañas as a tourist resort would also require a lot … Read more

Bearded Vultures in Tinença de Benifassà Natural Park

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Bearded Vulture - Gypaetus barbatus - Quebrantahuesos

Fantastic news to see that the re introduction project in Spain has become so successful over the last few years with three more Bearded Vulture in Tinença de Benifassà Natural Park using the hacking method this week. The hacking method involves releasing chicks that hatched in captivity at an artificial nest in suitable habitat to … Read more