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.
Last years 2020 breeding season for the Iberian Imperial eagle (Aquila adalberti) has seen some excellent results with. There are new nesting pairs of Spanish Imperial Eagle in Andalusia and 138 hatchings were recorded in Andalusia with 122 leaving the nest successfully and only 13 cases of mortality. Most of the breeding pairs of the … Read more
A recent survey studying the impact of Iberian wild boar in the Tablas de Daimiel National Park has come to the conclusion that the population causes a serious threat to the ecosystem and threatens the reproductive success of aquatic birdlife in the area. The Complutense University of Madrid and scientists from the Research Institute of … Read more
Such a shame that we still have this issue of Diclofenac NSAIDS and the threat to Iberian vultures after decades. Diclofenac seems to have killed the first vultures in Spain many years after the Asian populations were virtually wiped out by this drug used by vets. Read about Diclofenac NSAIDS and the threat to Iberian … Read more
Fantastic footage observing fin whales using drones off the Catalan coast. These researchers are using drones to film and record behaviour that can’t be observed from the deck of a boat. The fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), also known as finback whale or common rorqual and formerly known as herring whale or razorback whale, is a … Read more