Floating through restored mangrove forests aboard a brightly painted wooden pirogue, travelers find themselves a part of a truly inspiring local conservation success story. This thriving sanctuary is packed with iconic avian highlights—from gaggles of noisy Spur-winged Lapwing to the magnificent Giant Kingfisher. But this vibrant ecosystem isn’t just a paradise for birdwatchers; it’s aContinue reading “Rambling Through the Roots: How Kotu Creek’s Mangroves Got Their Groove Back”
Author Archives: Niki Williamson
Sky-High Adventure: Tracking European Honey Buzzards Over The Straits
From masses of European Honey Buzzards streaming over coastal watchpoints to intimate views of rare Rufous-tailed Scrub Robins and nesting Northern Bald Ibises—explore the highlights from our spring expedition across The Straits of Gibraltar and Andalucía’s rich wetlands!
Glorious Bustards, Duck-filled Days and Eagle-icious Views! A week of top-tier birding in the Serranía de Ronda 2026
From the dramatic peaks of the Serranía de Ronda to the vast steppe plains of Osuna, read all about our winter adventure across Andalucía! Spotting Great Bustards, White-headed Ducks, Bonelli’s Eagles, and vibrant Greater Flamingos—all alongside local plant-based field feasts.
Spring Adventure at the Epicentre of the Flyway Highway
Spring Raptor Migration & Cetaceans 2026 – riding the wind and waves to seek the natural riches of The Straits
Doñana National Park – Paradise Parched
As northern Europe feasts on Huelva province´s “Drought Strawberries”, Spain´s iconic Doñana National Park is dying of thirst, writes Niki Williamson.
Strength in Numbers – You Can’t Stop The Black Kite Super-flock!
beat! Those of you who follow our social media will have seen the indescribably large numbers passing through Tarifa during those days. “Swirling masses”, “breath-taking spectacle”, “skies literally full” – the superlatives dry up long before the torrent of birds!
A Fantastic Tail
The stunning tail of the Rufous-tailed Scrub Robin is one of the sought-after sights of Mediterranean birding! Find out how evolution has whittled it to perfection.
Kite-fest 2021!
After ten days of strong easterlies, overcast conditions and heavy rain around The Straits of Gibraltar, the meteorological ´border´ finally opened for the most spectacular day so far of 2021´s spring migration!
Saying “Később találkozunk!” to the Honey Buzzards!
This week, along with our friends and conservation partners at Fundación Migres, we counted just a handful of European Honey Buzzards crossing The Straits of Gibraltar on their migratory journey. Picked out from amongst thousands of Booted and Short-toed Eagles, Eurasian Sparrowhawks, Black Storks and Griffon Vultures, each one of these gorgeous birds merited closeContinue reading “Saying “Később találkozunk!” to the Honey Buzzards!”
Migration Mayhem!
It’s hard to explain the power of a day like today to someone who’s never witnessed it. The strong easterly levante wind dropped away last night, leaving behind a low ceiling of cloud. This is high migration season, and we arrived at the coast at first light with Pepe and Teresa, to find Black KitesContinue reading “Migration Mayhem!”