Owen Watson, a guest of birding, conservation and wildlife tour company Inglorious Bustards, describes his adventures on an 8-day trip with RSPB Leeds local group (UK nature conservation charity) to experience the spectacle of avian migration across the Strait of Gibraltar, and explore stunning habitats and conservation initiatives on the Moroccan and Spanish sides of the…
Fourteen kilometres of sea and sky are all that separate two continents. At 9am, the Mediterranean sun is already warming the air and sparkling on the calm waters. It’s early autumn, and this narrow – but potentially deadly – stretch of sea is all that stands between countless millions of birds and the next leg…
Sometimes we don’t value enough the things that surround us, just because we’re used to see them everyday. But the truth is that they can be real treasures. This is what it used to happen to me with my own hometown, Guadalupe, until I learned how to value it. Follow me, you will understand why.…
My favourite place in the world is on Mallorca, where a raised viewing platform overlooks the Albufereta Marsh and in the one direction the distant mountains of the Tramuntana’s stand proud. This is a lovely spot to spend a few hours in the early evening, watching the Sun set and seeing the birds coming in…
In 2019 responsible ecotourism operator Inglorious Bustards launched their Flyway Promise, a comprehensive commitment to nature and the environment that seeks to have a positive impact on their surroundings – the East Atlantic flyway. We caught up with conservationists Simon and Niki to learn more about the concept they’ve coined #FlywayBirding and how they’re putting conservation action and…
Birding Teruel offers a complete wildlife experience in one of the most diverse regions in Spain. We are located in the Gúdar mountains, in Teruel, the southernmost province in the region of Aragón. These limestone mountains are just an hour from the coast, resulting in a mix of habitats ranging from subalpine meadows, pinewoods (with…
More than 300 different species in a territory crossing migratory routes, where migrants arriving from Africa can be observed throughout the spring and summer, while in autumn and winter we are accompanied by those coming from Northern Europe. The fact that Aragon occupies the central part of the Ebro Valley, from the French border to the…
It is in our character not to give importance to what we have. In our nearby environment we have the Lagunas de Villafáfila, which is home to 50% of the wintering waterbirds of Castilla y León. That is to say, it is the best place to observe aquatic birds of Castilla-León without a doubt. To continue…
Legend has it that Hercules used his incredible strength to separate the continents of Europe and Africa, creating the Straits of Gibraltar. The Inglorious Bustards are all set to use our outstanding local knowledge and expertise to bring them back together for you! This is our feature specialist tour, and our experience of the area…