I have never been into birdwatching until I went on a
trip with a very talented biologist last week. Owner of a company in
Tarifa Southern Spain runs his own business showcasing the wide array of
species around the area. Many interested parties travel to Morocco and
the north of Spain when they wish to visit a birding destination. I met
up with Javier Eloriaga from Tarifa birding Tours who showed me around La
Janda, an area full of different birds which settle there when they migrate
both in the summer and winter.
La Janda can be accessed by car or by foot, make sure you wear
the correct apparel for this as it will be extremely hot in the summer
months. March and April are the most successive months to watch birds
migrating back for the summer from Africa. The common egret in the area
begins to nest its breeding zone within most of the area, a sight to be seen by
all as you see the egret prepare for its offspring. Many areas within La
Janda provide the naturalist a fantastic insight as to how much flora and fauna,
apart from the different species of birds, the area provides. A short
drive away from La Janda is Vejer de la Frontera, an area where the Ibis has settled
in the past few years to prepare its nests. A must see especially as you
drive into town.
Gibraltar being one of the most famous birdwatching migration
routes also had to be visited upon our tour. We visited the Upper Rock
Nature Reserve where we searched for the famous Barbary Partridge which is now
hardly seen in the area. As we searched through the blazing April
afternoon we set eyes on the Partridge on the Rocks eatern face. The
partridges have been accustomed to be seen here as there is little human
movement. During migration periods you will be able to see different
types of astonishing birds migrating back to northern Europe as their homes
become warmer.
Our last stop of our tour was Bolonia close to Tarifa, one
of the surfing capitals of the world. Once in Bolonia we drove up to
Playa de los Lances a popular visitng area where you will be able to have a
glance at the Bald Iris Eagle, this was a fantastic experience as they are
remarkable to just gaze as they glide through the sky.
There are many other interesting features within Andalucia
related to Birdwatching. I have just featured a mere few, if you wish to
find out more please contact us and we will direct you to the right people who
know the area.
Safe travels!
The Travelling Postcard
Featured Photography: Karon Yusifredo
We could not have survived our trip without having this to guide us through. It is a fantastic collection of trip itineraries, attractions to see, restaurants to visit and places to sleep! Well worth the money and not as heavy as I thought it would be carrying it. Enjoy your South East Adventure!
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