I’ve known Lisa Stuart for quite a few years now, when, before facebook overtook the world she was an active member of a forum created by nature lovers in Spain called iberianature. I even had the immense privelege of staying in the guesthouse she runs along with husband Mike in the Picos de Europa of … Read more
This brightly coloured bug can often be seen in large groups. They have piercing mouth parts which they use to suck food from fallen seeds of various plants but mainly Mallow sp. They are occasionally noted to take other insects. The colouration serves to warn predators of noxious properties, this is called “Aposematic”. These insects … Read more
February in Grazalema– Plants of the month are always a welcome sight, especially through the winter months, as coupled with the birds beginning to sing they show us that spring is near. Almond trees in blossom are the most noticeable in shades of pink and white, along with the Paperwhite narcissus, Branched asphodels and Broad-leaved … Read more
Are you looking for the best companies organising walking, cycling and wildlife holidays in Spain for 2023? well, look no further! Apart from the great information here at Wildside Holidays about the natural, national parks and the wildlife you might find here in Spain, we have the definitive list for a guided or self guided … Read more