The magic and beauty of the Portuguese steppe
Makes it perfect for birdwatchers, photographers and historians
Read MoreCategory: Hoopoes, Great Bustards and more!
In less than a dozen moments
The heavens opened and there was a heavy downpour. Moments later it had passed, and the skies were once again their stunning Algarvian blue.
Read MoreThursday was incredible; observing Great Bustards
It isn’t often I am at a loss for words, but on one Thursday in March as we caught our first sight of the Great Bustards I could only stand there in awe.
Read MorePisco-de-peito-azul
The excellent Aves de Portugal website says of the Bluethroat The observation of a Pisco-de-peito-azul perched on a log or tuft of marsh has the gift to animate any observation session on a cold Winter day. It certainly had that effect on my husband on both the days we saw. The first time was in […]
Read MoreA Watch of Shrikes
Whilst not as rare as the Red-Backed Shrike, the Woodchat Strike is an uncommon sight in the UK and so is also on the rare bird list for Twitchers in the UK. In southern Europe its numbers are declining but it is still a common sight between March and early October. It has a delightful […]
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