Nature
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Natural Parks and Reserves in Andalucia
Andalucía, which accounts for 17% of mainland Spain, has mountains covering 50% of the territory and 18% of the region is protected land. There are numerous Natural Parks (great ecological, scientific and educational value with ecosystems little altered by man), Natural Areas (moderately protected areas due to the risk to or the uniqueness of the…
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Black-naped Fruit Dove
The Black-naped Fruit Dove, Ptilinopus melanospilus, is a medium-sized bird with a yellowish bill.
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White-breasted Cormorant
The White-breasted Cormorant, Phalacrocorax carbo lucidus, is variously treated as either a regional variant of the Great Cormorant or as a separate species.
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Prickly Pear, Papaya and Chirimoya
The Prickly Pear, Opuntia ficus-indica, is a genus in the cactus family Cactaceae and only occurs in the western hemisphere.
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Snakes, Spiders and Scorpions in Spain
There are some 13 species of snakes in Spain, of which 5 are venomous, although there are only 3-6 deaths from snakebites in Spain each year
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Dangerous Marine Life in Spain
The Mediterranean, despite the high level of pollution, is home to a multitude of ‘wildlife’.
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Processional Caterpillar
Processional Caterpillars, thaumetopoea pityocampa, are found throughout the warmer regions of Southern Europe
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Avocado, Wild Asparagus and Figs
The avocado is widely cultivated throughout the world and the avocado tree is a common sight in almost every part of Andalucia
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Trees and Wildflowers in Andalucia
Andalucia is home to a great variety of trees and wild flowers, including the Carob or Algarrobo tree
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Red Colobus
I came across my first Red Colobus monkey, an endangered species, in Abuko forest in The Gambia
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Snowy-crowned Robin-chat
Always love to see the Snowy-crowned Robin-chat, Cossypha niveicapilla