Migration mania

As we begin to transition from summer to autumn, nature lovers in the Algarve prepare for the big event of the year, the autumn bird migration. Sagres is where you’ll

September 28, 2021by Craig RogersIn

Little aliens amongst us

The first time I spotted a mantis, commonly known as a praying mantis due to the stance they adopt, was on a toilet door in a South African lodge. This

September 1, 2021by Craig RogersIn

European bee-eaters

I first wrote an article in the Algarve Resident about European bee-eaters three years ago, but since then I have studied, watched and photographed these beautiful birds and thought it

June 26, 2021by Craig RogersIn

Zitting cistiCola

It may sound like a new fizzy soft drink but the zitting cisticola is a very common bird found throughout all of Portugal. Before a name change, it was previously

June 2, 2021by Craig RogersIn

World Bee Day

Everyday seems to be dedicated to something. In Portugal today, May 20, it is National Navy Day, St Bernard’s Day, World Meteorology Day, European Sea Day and World Bee Day.

May 20, 2021by Portugal ResidentIn

Critter spotting

First things first, they are back! Yes, the golden orioles have returned although, at time of writing, I have only seen one male golden oriole as this year they are

May 3, 2021by Craig RogersIn

Beauty blues

Back in May 2019, I briefly mentioned in my article that a pair of blue rock thrushes had appeared to have taken residence in a nearby ruin, which I named

March 31, 2021by Craig RogersIn