Bird Watching in Southern Spain Costa del Sol - Andalucia bird spotting, birding, bird watching, twitching, ornithology, call it what you will, it's still one of the most popular and enjoyable outdoor hobbies around! Andalucian Guides, is run by Stephen Daly, who has over forty years birding and wildlife experience, offers day tours, shorter birding breaks and eight-day, all-inclusive holidays, particularly in the Spanish and other European migration seasons of spring and autumn, where passage migrants are at their peak along the Strait of Gibraltar....... Click for more information. Andalucia has much more under the sun than flamenco music and impressive Moorish cities and culture. Almost one-fifth of Andalucia's total area has protected status, with the variety of habitats, from wetlands to desert, making it an interesting place for bird-watching. Andalucia and bird-watching are one - whether you are on holiday or a resident. Birdwise, something always happens in Andalucia. Many birds return much earlier after winter because of the moderate Mediterranean climate. Migration can be followed throughout the year, with peak numbers present in spring and autumn. The Tarifa area is a prime location for all migratory birds. It is said that the number of birds in transit in that area is higher than the number passing the Bosporus in Greece, and the fact that the famous Coto Doñana is one of the most important wetlands in Europe makes it even more worth a visit. Let's make a birding journey to a few important areas here in southern Spain. Enjoy your trip and succes with birdwatching...... Click for more information. For guided birdwatching tours around Southern Spain. Andalucia makes a memorable ornithological visit for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. With its natural wildernesses Spain is one of Western Europe’s most important countries for birds. With much of its habitats yet unspoilt Spain can offer birdwatchers the world over a wide range of species uncommon or absent elsewhere. Wingbeats offer the chance to explore some of these habitats within a short drive from the Costa to the fringes of Spain's interior lands. Using 4x4 vehicles we can journey off road and along river banks to explore areas of interest undisturbed Locations in Andalucia support many species and its not unusual to notch up 60 -70 different species on a day trip. Due to the diversity of terrain and topography the variety of species caters for all tastes whether you prefer the Raptors of the Sierras such as Eagles and Vultures. Or the Waders of the many lagoons, marshes and inlets along the coast. Being the main gateway for migrating birds through Western Europe, Andalusia makes a memorable ornithological visit for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike...... Click for more information. Books Birdwatching on Spain´s Southern Coast By John R. Butler A guide to watching birds at 39 major and 35 subsidiary sites on the Costa del Sol, Costa de Almería, Costa de la Luz, Doñana and some inland sites, with detailed maps of all the sites, a calendar giving the best times of the day and year to visit, a complete list of birds personally identified by the author at each site, and information on wheelchair accessibility. An amazing book. Where to Watch Birds in Southern and Western Spain: The Definitive Guide to Finding Birds in Andalucia, Extremadura and Gibraltar By Ernest Garcia, Andrew Paterson A revised and updated edition covering all the major birdwatching sites in Southern and Western Spain: Donana, Monfrague, La Serena, Tabernas desert, Jerte Valley and Gibraltar.