A Succinct Intro To Bird Watching In Spain

Spain has numerous types of indigenous animals and is therefore very rich in wildlife. Another thing that will definitely interest you about this country is the many climates and terrains which make Spain home to many types of birds. Therefore, it is a perfect country to visit for bird watching.

Spain is believed to be home to over 20 different species of birds of prey many of which are hard to find and highly prized by bird watching enthusiasts. A substantial proportion of these bird species are indigenous to Spain while others migrate to and from Spain on a yearly basis; however, these types of birds will be of interest to bird watching fans.

The many types of birds that fans of bird watching will be able to spot in Spain include the Griffin and Egyptian vultures and the Golden Eagle. It is interesting to lovers of bird watching to note that Spain has four hundred Black Vultures on average and these vultures have their origins here.

The Black Vulture of Spain is the biggest bird of prey that is indigenous to Europe. Anyone wishing to spot a Black Vulture whilst bird watching in Spain is advised to visit the national parks in Andalusia in Southern Spain or to the Sierra Palada.

If you need to see a specific bird species as you watch birds in Spain, you should take note of the fact that numerous birds found there migrate a lot and they live in Spain for a period of only half a year. The bird which you can find in Spain easily but is migratory and hard to find in other areas of Europe for example is the White Stork.

White Storks participate in migration between Africa and Spain in the moths of January and February. They form their nests in areas that are easy to see and particularly in urban areas. Because of this practice of making nests in urban areas, the people who love watching birds and who desire to see the White Stork in Spain will love to know that they can easily see the bird.

The Flamingo is yet another bird that migrates and that you would be pleased to see while you engage in bird watching in Spain. This bird migrates to Spain in the spring and summer seasons in thousands.

Spain offers ample opportunity to do some wetland bird watching. Among the many types of bird which can be spotted whilst bird watching in the wetlands of Spain are different types of duck and cranes.

If you are interested in watching birds in the wetlands of Spain, the best places where you can do this are the wetlands of the coast like the Ebro Delta and the national park of Donana.

There are several sources that offer advice on bird watching in Spain. To get more info on where to go, see our page on Spanish national parks.