Is it a bird?
Many years ago, when living in Portugal seemed like a distant dream, I had returned from the Mexican island of Cozumel where I was lucky enough to photograph the endemic
Fire: one of natureās dangerous sides
My articles are usually about fantastic species of wildlife or subjects to smile about. However, nature is not always kind. Twice in the past three months, nature has tried its
Dolphins delight in Tejo waters, thanks to pandemic
Thanks to the pandemic which has essentially stopped cruise ships and dramatically reduced passenger ferries from coming and going into the capital, dolphins are returning to the Tejo river. Says
Alagoas Brancas remains valuable wetland for birds during breeding season
Alagoas Brancas, the natural freshwater lagoon in Lagoa that campaigners have been trying desperately to protect from the threat of development, continues to attract a wealth of bird species during
The noisy neighbours are beautiful
For this month, Iām sneaking you across the border out of the Algarve region onto the plains in the neighbouring lower Alentejo. This is where you will find the stunning
The Viperine ā The Wet Pretender
It may sound like a character from a superhero movie, but the viperine is a species of water snake found in the south-western regions of Europe. Grouped together in the
The returning colours
It has been a strange month. First, we have our State of Emergency making it difficult for many nature lovers, but also the weather has been cool and wet. Of
Almargem wants teachers and students to ādiscoverā Via Algarviana trail
A digital educational guide which aims to encourage teachers and students to ādiscoverā the Via Algarviana has been launched by Almargem, the environmental association that manages the trail. The guide
Springtime!
Officially, springtime doesnāt begin until March 20, however, February seems to be the unofficial start in the Algarve region. You may have noticed the almond trees have already blossomed and,
Serins: our very own canary, relatively speaking
It may appear strange that last month I wrote about birdlife during winter and this month Iām already discussing springtime. At the time of writing, we are experiencing a real