Dragonflies and butterflies in Montes Universales

During this 6-day holiday we explored Valencia Region and Montes Universales in search of butterflies, dragonflies and birds. The first two days were spent in Valencia looking for the new discovered Cazuma Clubtail (Onychogomphus cazuma) and other interesting dragonflies species found in rivers. In…

Wildlife report in the Cantabrian Mountains

I am regular visitor of the Cantabrian mountains and Picos de Europa. As a result, I have spent many summers searching for its wonderful wildlife. Here you can read my last wildlife trip report in the Cantabrian Mountains. We usually run two types of…

Butterflies in Valencia

A great diversity of butterflies in Valencia, Spain In this article we analitze the diversity and some of the key butterfly species that can be found in the Spanish region of Valencia, a butterfly sanctuary. Why are there some many butterflies in Valencia? Valencia…

Butterflies in Sierra Nevada

Butterflies in Sierra Nevada, a European hot spot for wildlife. Sierra Nevada in SE Spain is the highest mountain of the Iberian Peninsula, with picks exceeding 3400 meters above sea level. This is a wonderful place for enjoying wildlife, especially for butterflies and plants…

Butterflies and orchids in Costa Blanca

Today I have prepared for Jan and Robert an interesting itinerary which combines wetland birds, with butterflies and orchids in Costa Blanca. The last weeks has been very warm for March (max, temperature of 31ºC!) and butterflies are already very active. In addition, we are…

Wildlife trip reports

Please find a selection of our wildlife trip reports in Spain and Morocco. Butterflies and dragonflies in Montes Universales NEW July 2020 Morocco-Atlas Mountains and Sahara 21-29 February 2020 1-8 December 2018 Canary islands 30 March – 5 April 2018 Wildlife trip to Tenerife…

Butterflies in Picos de Europa

Please find our trip report focus on butterflies in Picos de Europa mountains, one of the best places in Europe to enjoy wildlife. Every butterfly lover knows how fantastic are Picos de Europa mountains for butterflies. The easiness to reach high altitudes and the variety of flower-filled…

Birdwatching trip report La Mancha

This is a birdwatching trip report to La Mancha and Serrania de Cuenca from May 29th to June 4th. We arrive to our hotel in the evening of the 29th after a birding trip in the Pyrenees. La Mancha and Serrania de Cuenca are…