Little critters
Summer is now in full swing with gardens and rural locations full of small wildlife. This month, I bring some of the wonders you can spot at this time of
Algarve eagles
The Iberian Peninsula is home to a few eagle species, and Iām often sent photos asking to identify them. This month, I bring you the eagle species you may be
Azure-winged magpie – A touch of blue
No matter where you are in the Algarve (and many other parts of Portugal except the north), you will find a beautiful magpie, often in large noisy flocks. I remember
Blue Tit – Small and beautiful
Itās easy to get excited about the seasonal return of the favourites of many such as the European bee-eaters, golden orioles and birds of prey such as the short-toed eagle,
Woodpeckers found in Portugal
Knock on wood? During springtime, it is common to hear woodpeckers not only ādrummingā on trees but also man-made objects, but are they confused, or do they have an amazing
Our favourite birds return this spring
Last month, my article regarding the reliance the wildlife has on the river was perfectly timed. The day the article was published, it rained enough to start the river running
River reliance
I am lucky to live on the bank of the Ribeira de Odelouca, upstream from the Barragem de Odelouca which is a huge water resource for the Algarve region. However,
A touch of pink
We often associate flamingos with warm tropical climates, so it may surprise you that, here in the Algarve, winter is the best time to view these odd but beautiful birds
Tree clingers
There are two species of bird found here in Portugal and, although very different in appearance, they are similar in the remarkable way they cling and crawl through trees, almost
Winter birds of prey
The hot summer months are now well behind us, the yearly migration of birds has finished, and the cooler days and colder nights are here. Our migratory summer visitors will