Wild horses let loose in Sintra ânatural parkâ
A little group of wild âGarranoâ horses has been let loose in Sintra natural park – the idea being that their grazing will minimise fire risks, while they procreate and
Trekking along the purest Algarve
Zen Trekk presents the Algarve in its most natural state on walks overlooking the sea and the hills The Algarve region has a unique natural wealth, with stunning sea and
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 youâll
Countdown begins for Sagres Birdwatching Festival
The Sagres Birdwatching Festival, an event that attracts bird and nature lovers from all corners of Portugal and the world, is less than a month away. With over 150 activities
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
The tropical ambience of the golden oriole
Every April, itâs always a pleasure to welcome a touch of almost tropical ambience surrounding my home in the Algarve hills as the Eurasian golden orioles arrive and not only
Hundreds of flamingos hatch in Algarve – a first for Portugal
Hundreds of flamingos have hatched in the Algarve âfor the first time in Portugalâ – and it may be thanks to the pandemic. Explain conservationists, the âreduction in human pressureâ
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
Baby falcon rescued after falling from nest in Lagoa
A baby falcon was rescued by GNR police in Lagoa on Thursday (June 10) and is now in the care of OlhĂŁoâs wildlife rehabilitation centre RIAS. Authorities were alerted after
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