Preserving Spain’s Natural Paradises: Unveiling the Threats to National Parks

Ibex Trex Walking Holidays

In the wake of a groundbreaking agreement between the Junta de Andalucía and the Spanish Government concerning the renowned Doñana National Park, a stark reality surfaces for all 16 of Spain’s ecological gems.

Despite a substantial multi million-Euro investment in Doñana, the remaining national parks in Spain grapple with a spectrum of challenges, spanning from drought and unbridled tourism to wildfires and the encroachment of invasive species.

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Wildside holidays won a web award!

Guided wildlife tours in the The Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. Wildlife, natural parks and culture in Spain

Pretty good news this month in that the Wildside Holidays website has won for the category “Walking Tours of the Year – Spain” in the 2022/23 Corporate live wire Prestige Web Awards. Its nice to be recognised for sustainability and our efforts to promote environmentally walking and wildlife holidays across Spain. We get a banner … Read more

The Instituto de Investigación en Recursos Cinegéticos (IREC)

effects on storks feeding at tips

Thanks to Rachel over at the Iberia Nature forum for posting the link to the The Instituto de Investigación en Recursos Cinegéticos (IREC)…. See here: https://iberianatureforum.com/forums/topic/the-instituto-de-investigacion-en-recursos-cinegeticos-irec/ Some fascinating studies such as white stork chicks being fed from waste tips, prey size for eagle owls and how to control the overabundance of certain wildlife species in … Read more

Missing Iberian Lynx in Cordoba

Iberian Lynx with tracking collar

The Nature Protection Service (Seprona) are investigating the disappearance of Iberian lynx in the province of Córdoba after the discovery of several geolocation transmitter collars that appear to have been forcibly removed from the individuals. In two examples the collar of “Pajaron” who was reintroduced some time ago was found in mid January in the … Read more