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
The first ever known “albino” Osprey chick has hatched in the Urdaibai biosphere reserve in the Basque country. UPDATE: Unfortunately, the albino chick died within a few days as it seemed it sight was impaired and only fed a couple of times. The female removed it from the nest a few hours after it died. … Read more
Great news to hear that 23 Iberian lynx have been cubs born in 2021 at the breeding centers of El Acebuche, in the Doñana National Park (Huelva) and in Zarza de Granadilla (Cáceres). Fifteen males and eight females in total with 10 males and 2 females born in four litters in the Zarza de Granadilla … Read more
Spring is in full swing during the month of May and the plants in flower are so numerous that it is difficult to choose which ones to mention here. You will see that the waysides and meadows hold a tremendous variety, pause to count how many species you can find in just one square metre! … Read more