Bird Watching in Europe
When you think about bird watching it may conjure up images of when you where a young boy/girl. As the season’s changed you saw different types of birds as they came and went with the changing season. In the winter we had the Robin red breast, in the summer we could look forward to seeing Swifts and Swallows.
As you travel around the world it becomes clear that each country has its own type of birds which come and go throughout the year. If we went bird watching in Europe we would see a certain type of bird, maybe the lovely Kingfishers swooping down in the water to feed. The Kingfisher must eat its own weight in fish each day just to survive. Lets not forget about the grey wagtails these lovely birds are plentiful and a joy to watch on the wing!
Bird watching in Spain has become the next thing to do for many “twitchers”. Bird life is plentiful and with luck you may spot a dipper flying past you or if you are very lucky you can watch as it dives under the flowing water searching for water insects. They have the ability to stay under water for more than 90 seconds, a great feat.
On the steep mountain slops of the Parque Natural de la Sierra de Grazalema on the Costa de la Luz you will be able to blue rock thrushes as they are perched on the rocks or chasing their next meal. A native bird to the area the Black Wheatears can be seen flying above the small white villages or houses situated in the mountains. These lovely birds are resident to this area, which goes to prove that there is plenty of food for them as well as other species.
Dashing sparrowhaws, soaring Bonelli’s eagles and gliding griffon vultures can be seen soaring high above using the thermals to stay aloft. Why not join a bird watching tour and get to visit the best locations. Bird watching for the beginner is made more pleasurable when you have an expert guide with you.
Pablo Conway has spent a number of years in Europe. Visit his website to get further information on Spain and particularly the Costa de la Luz. www.casa-hibisca.com
