Birding in the Ronda area of Andalucia has produced unexpected results this year, not least some good news, Spanish Imperial Eagle and Black Stork both are thought to have bred and Long-legged Buzzard nested in the area. Andalusia has always been a great place to visit for birds, but the inland area of Ronda for birding has been outstanding. Moussier's Redstart, Little Swift, Alpine Chough, Wallcreeper and Rüppell's Vulture has featured amongst other birds in the Ronda mountains. Peter Jones recounts his spring and summer birding in the Ronda and surrounding areas.

The only thing predictable about Ecuador's weather is its unpredictability. In fact, it's not uncommon to experience all four seasons in a single day. This year we have chosen to do our trip in August, in the middle of the dry season, but in Ecuador the dry season can also be wet. Nevertheless we saw many beautiful birds, which combined with stunning scenery and high quality Lodges made this trip a fantastic experience. Next year we will go again. If you are interested please contact us. Follow the link to read the whole trip report.

Our most recent tour to Morocco’s Deep South was something different and special. Quite apart from the wildlife, we also concentrated on the Spanish Nature initiative of helping children understand their nature and also visiting a women’s cooperative to handout our goodies! We have been working in association with the Audubon Society and the Andalucia Bird Society to develop an education programme that focuses on birds, we have called it ‘A Bird a Week’, it is placed-based  learning that encourages children to gain knowledge of the local environment, thus empowering them to take an active role and interest in protecting it.

Peter Jones, our senior guide, has added 2 new day tour destinations to our itinerary here in Spain. Always an excellent day tour in the mountains of the Serranía de Ronda, Peter has now added 2 additional options for his many regular friends who might want a change of scenery and different experience. Steppe and wetlands figure high amid the alternative habitats on these new day tours with Great Bustard, Black-winged Kite and many other sought after species high on the probable list of species likely to be seen on these new routes. With so many repeating their days on the tours of the Ronda mountains, Peter thought he ought to give some alternative suggestions to his friends!

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