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 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…