Bird life – Commoners
Itâs June, the summer starts, which means spring is ending. Bird life is thriving and this month I bring some of the common birds to spot in the Algarve. White
Portugalâs bluebird
Sitting on the sand a few days ago at the beautiful Praia dos Caneiros, accessed from the coastal road between Carvoeiro and Ferragudo, I was thinking about what my next
European bee-eaters
Itâs April again and I make no apologies for writing another article about the amazing European bee-eater. Usually, around the beginning of April, they return from their African winter. However,
Wildlife in the Algarve – Location, location, location
Iâm often asked where the best locations to view and photograph wildlife in the Algarve are. My reply is often âAnywhere!â and whilst some of my photography take advanced planning,
Storks: The battle of real estate
Itâs hard to miss the sight of white storks âreturningâ to their nesting locations in January and February, and indeed this year I witnessed many on nests in December. I
City dwellers
Those who have read my previous articles and followed my presence on social media will know that my nature photography has been centred around the Algarve âSerraâ (hills). However, I
Small winter garden visitors
The cooler days are here and itâs still a great time to enjoy many of the small birds that visit gardens, parks and coastal areas. European robin Christmas is coming
Osprey, the winter visitor
In many of the coastal lagoons and estuaries, often disguised amongst flocks of gulls, is a winter migrant. Although occasionally spotted during the warmer months, the osprey (or western osprey
Scientists monitor pollinator insects; find several species of interest
Research âessentialâ for food production, says Coimbra science faculty A European project to monitor pollinator insects has allowed the discovery of several species of interest in Portugal, a team from
Common kingfisher
At the time of writing this monthâs article, Iâm sat listening to the noise of the heavy rain hitting the roof, courtesy of Storm Danielle. This well-needed drenching of water