THE ROCK DOVE: TRUTHS AND MYTHS
They appeared on the Earth 25 million years ago and, since they were domesticated by the Egyptians, they have never stopped being with us. They changed the rocky cliffs for the roof eaves, and...
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WHY DO BIRDS SING?
Every morning, when I walk to work, I can enjoy the song of the nightingale or the lark. They accompany me at that time of the morning, but there is a thought that crosses...
ARE BIRDS FAITHFUL TO THEIR PARTNERS?
The answer is yes, but with some nuances. There are more than 8 600 species and 92 % of them are monogamous. Among the most loyal species we can find storks, geese and swans,...
THE GOLDEN EAGLE IN EUROPE
Some years ago, at the Palentina Mountain (Spain), I saw a Golden Eagle for the first time. That moment got etched in my memory forever. I was surprised by its strength and its characteristic...
10 TIPS TO START YOUR FEATHER COLLECTION
Bird feathers play several roles: they improve the flight, they serve as camouflage, they are a natural insulator, they protect from impacts and they are also helpful in relationships between specimens. But humans have...
VISIT TO THE LAKE OF MARI PASCUALA – WINTER 2013 – 2014
On January 6 we visited the urban park of Polvoranca, one of the largest ones in southern Madrid. The best places to birdwatch inside the park are the lakes of Mari Pascuala, La Recomba...
THE EUROPEAN GREEN WOODPECKER, AN AMAZING NECK
When we enter a riverside forest or an urban park with a riverside walk, we usually hear a distant patter. After that, a green shadow climbs upon a tree trunk and disappears among the...
THE BIRDS IN THE GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS
This time we invite you to birdwatch from a different perspective, watching the birds through art. We suggest a trip to the Museo del Prado in Madrid to see The Garden of Earthly Delights...
VISIT TO CASTRONUÑO – WINTER 2013 – 2014
On Saturday 1 December we made a trip to the Nature Reserve Banks of Castronuño. We started our visit at the House of the Reserve, located in the village of Castronuño, with an excellent...
VISIT TO TIERRA DE CAMPIÑAS – WINTER 2013 – 2014
On Saturday 21 December, the first day of winter, we visited the ZEPA (special zone for protection of birds) Tierra de Campiñas, on the south of the small city of Medina del Campo. Our...
